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In this Issue
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Features
Inside
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Rules Changes: Extemporaneous Debate
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From the Editor
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Six Seek Board Election in 2014
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2013-14 Topics
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Remembering “Mr. Congress” by James M. Copeland
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Get with the Program
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Playing It Safe as Pedagogy: Finding the Conventional Wisdom in Convention by Dawn Lawry
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FAQs: Student Website Registration
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The Evolution of the Slap by Chris Hund
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The New SAT: I Can’t Get No Sesquipedalian (and I tried) by Randall McCutcheon
Alumni Spotlight: Paul Gravley
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Looking Back: G. William Scherer
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Donus D. Roberts Quad Ruby Coach Recognition
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Diamond Coach Recognition
88
District in Detail: Northern Illinois
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Coach Profile: Chuck & Gail Nicholas
94
Academic All Americans
96
Student Service Citations
52
College Recruiting: Not Just For Athletics by David Mainiero
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Meet the USA Debate Team by Cindi Timmons
National Tournament Preview 20
High School Nationals Overview
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Important Lodging Information
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Hotel Guide
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Venue Guide
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Transportation Guide
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Middle School Nationals Overview
103 Welcome New Schools 110
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Board of Directors
From the Editor This month we examine the state of speech and debate and the many perspectives that weave a common, indelible thread—while we still face common challenges, our activity is growing and, in fact, has never been stronger. Speech and debate students have long been touted as the crème de la crème when it comes to the college admissions process. Our ‘academic sport’ continues to reap greater and greater dividends as college recruiters realize the inherent skills and values honed by speech and debate. With the advent of new SAT guidelines, we foresee an inevitable boon for our activity. In the words of author Randall McCutcheon, “When parents finally realize what forensics can do for the scores of their children on the new SAT, the respect our coaches have always deserved is suddenly possible.” And by examining conventional norms prevalent within certain speech events, from Extemporaneous Speaking to Duo Interpretation, we glean important insights into how we can continue to evolve as coaches and competitors alike. Within these pages, you’ll also meet our inaugural USA Debate team, whose nine members have already met with great success on the world stage. Their spirit and enthusiasm is truly infectious, and represents the many wonderful things happening in classrooms and at local tournaments across the country and the globe. Whether your competition season is winding down, or you are gearing up for the National Tournament in June, we remain humbled to serve alongside you—our students, our coaches, and our alumni. Sincerely,
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Policy Debate Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its economic engagement toward Cuba, Mexico or Venezuela.
Congressional Debate Legislation The national office will release a docket on May 10, 2014, which contains 25 preliminary legislation, 12 semifinal legislation, and 6 final legislation. There will be no Alpha or Omega dockets; chambers will set their agenda (order of business) prior to debating.
Submit Lincoln-Douglas Debate Topics Coaches and Students: We need your input! The LD Topic Wording Committee is seeking debate topics for the 2014-15 school year. The online submission form asks for an overarching topic area and up to four resolution suggestions, as well as justification for each suggestion and bibliography of possible citations. It in not necessary to submit ALL of these; fill in as much as you can. Submission deadline is May 15.
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Rules Changes: Extemporaneous Debate At its virtual meeting on February 20, 2014, the Board of Directors adopted new rules proposed by the Competition and Rules Committee to clarify the extemporaneous nature of its supplemental debate event at Nationals. The new rules will take effect at the 2014 National Speech & Debate Tournament. This year, the debate topics will not be released in advance, instead requiring a 30-minute prep period. Read on to learn more.
1. Resolutions. Tournament officials will post the resolution that will be debated for each round 30 minutes prior to the start of flight A.
Proposition Constructive....................................2 Minutes
2. Sides. Contestants will be assigned sides by the tab room.
Cross-Examination of Opposition..................1 Minute
3. Evidence. Students may conduct research prior to the debate and use authoritative references within their speeches, but are not required to do so. If using authoritative sources, students are expected to act in accordance with the association’s Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Policy rules on evidence in debate.
Proposition Rebuttal.............................................2 Minutes
4. Expectations of Debaters. Contestants must debate the topic that was assigned for the debate round. Students may use materials they create during the preparation time before their rounds, including but not limited to research they have completed, pre-written blocks, and flows. Contestants should directly clash with their opposition in the rebuttal speeches and provide clear organizational schemes throughout the debate. 5. Expectations of Judges. Judges should decide the round as it is debated, not based on their personal beliefs. 6. Structure of the Round. All speeches are two minutes in length and all speech times are protected; a speaker may not be interrupted by the other speaker or by the judge. The Proposition debater must affirm the resolution by presenting and defending a sufficient case for that resolution. The Opposition debater must oppose the resolution and/or the Proposition debater’s case.
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Cross-Examination of Proposition..................1 Minute Opposition Constructive....................................2 Minutes Mandatory Prep Time..........................................1 Minute Opposition Rebuttal.............................................2 Minutes Mandatory Prep Time..........................................1 Minute Proposition Rebuttal.............................................2 Minutes Opposition Rebuttal.............................................2 Minutes 7. Decisions. At the conclusion of the round, the judge(s) will determine which debater won the round. Judges will not make any oral or written comments to the debaters. Ballots will not be returned to the debaters. 8. Elimination. Extemporaneous Debate is a doubleelimination style event. Two losses eliminate a debater from the tournament. However, once there are only two debaters remaining in the tournament, the final round will determine the event champion.
Virtual Board Meeting Minutes Moved by Schappaugh, seconded by King: “Adopt the new Extemporaneous Debate rules for the 2014 National Tournament.” Passed: 9-0 (Rye for Dalmasse)
July 28 - 31, 2014
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Join us in fabulous Las Vegas for our fourth Summer Leadership Conference! This is a great opportunity to share best practices and advise the Board of Directors on Association policies.
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(above) Attendees from the 2009 and 2012 Summer Leadership Conferences held in Ripon, WI and Las Vegas, NV
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Our pedagogy is student-centered and privileges active learning through experience. It is not our goal to deposit mountains of information in students’ minds, but rather to familiarize students with the process of critical thinking, researching, and developing complete, compelling arguments on each new topic. In other words, we want students to leave the camp feeling confident in their ability to research any topic and craft high quality arguments on their own. We also strive to improve the speaking skills and the ability to advocate a position for each and every student, regardless of experience level. This means that we seek to build foundational skills in creative and critical thinking, academic research, and argument construction more than we wish to teach how to argue about any single issue or philosopher. We believe that research, speaking, advocacy, and passion for forensics are an important balance that emerge through a combination of careful reading and summarizing, crafting of arguments, presentation and delivery of an overall position, refutation, and rhetorical packaging. We use this philosophy to guide our institute and instruction modules.
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Six Seek Board Election in 2014
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his April, the National Speech & Debate Association (National Forensic League) will once again hold its biennial election, which will choose four directors to the national Board of Directors, elect a Board alternate, and establish an order for other alternates. The four elected directors will each serve a fouryear term. The alternate’s term is two years. Ballots were mailed to chapters on March 31, 2014. Chapters not receiving a ballot by April 9, 2014, should contact the national office. Each provisional, member, and charter chapter school shall be mailed a ballot on which the candidates’ names appear in an order drawn by lot and on which the school shall vote for four candidates. A chapter’s active members and degrees (total strength) on record in the national office on May 1, 2014, shall determine
the number of votes it is allotted. A charter chapter will be granted the number of votes equal to its total strength. Provisional and member chapters shall be granted the number of votes equal to one-half their total strength. The deadline for returning ballots is May 1, 2014 (postmarked). The order that candidates appear in the Winter 2014 Rostrum (p. 8-10) and on the ballot were determined in separate drawings conducted by Finance Director Carol Zanto. Statements and pictures were furnished by the candidates and not edited. For more information, please consult the current Chapter Manual. Results will be posted at www.speechanddebate.org by May 15, 2014.
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Remembering “Mr. Congress” by James M. Copeland
“Harold C. Keller passed away January 12, 2014, but he left behind a great legacy: a respected and admired Congressional Debate event.”
H
istorian Robert A. Caro dubbed Lyndon Johnson “Master of the Senate,”
and it was true that LBJ knew every rule, every precedent, and every legislative nuance. The National Speech & Debate Association dubbed Harold Keller “Mr. Congress” because HK, by his tireless work and strong advocacy, transformed the “back door to Nationals” into the popular, educational, and competitive forum for legislative debate the Association offers today. “Backdoor to Nationals?” Indeed! As a young coach at the 1966 Albuquerque Nationals, I was amazed to hear Hall of Fame coach Leah Funk tell a friend that she had not qualified students in debate, but one debater attended the District Congress and qualified to Nationals through the “back door!”
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(below) Ali Azizi accepts the inaugural Harold Keller Award for Public Service Leadership in 2007.
To honor Harold’s legacy, the National Speech & Debate Association has established the Harold Keller Memorial Fund. To learn more, please visit us online at www.speechanddebate.org/donate.
Student Congress was established
In 1952, Congress was resumed,
in 1938 and welcomed as a vital part of
but many coaches and students did
the National Forensic League’s mission:
not consider it a major event. Many
“Training Youth for Leadership.” The
districts did not hold congresses
initial event was judged to be a huge
during the year and only held the
success: students declared party
District Congress after the debate
affiliation, debated bills on child labor,
and speech tournaments were held
anti-lynching, and wages. Evening
to provide a last chance for national
sessions were added to complete their
qualification by “the back door.”
agenda. As one observer reported, the
However, several districts excelled
House was “more informal, louder” and
in Congress and a few coaches were
that “Senate decorum was impressive.”
noted teachers of the event: Bill
During the years of WWII, because of
Hicks in Indiana; Jerry Boone in Ohio;
travel limitations, Student Congress
Ted Woods in California; Brother
was the only National event held.
Cavett on the East Coast; Jane
But when the war ended and the National Tournament resumed, the National Association of Secondary
Recipients of the Harold Keller Award for Public Service Leadership: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Senator Randy Head Captain Josh Swartsel Ryan Mulholland Mark Parkinson Joshua Segall Tamara Serwer Caldas Ali Azizi
Eldridge in Tennessee; and Harold Keller in Iowa. When I served as Parliamentarian
School Principals (NASSP) limited the
of the House at the 1971 Stanford
number of students who could attend,
Nationals, many Congressmen cut
and Congress was dropped to make
Congress to go watch debates,
room for all the speech and debate
and although a few members were
qualifiers.
serious, many were not and no one
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In Tribute I’ve been very fortunate in my life. One of those ‘most fortunate’ times was being coached by Harold Keller at Davenport West High School in the 1980s. He took a deep personal interest in me and the rest of my teammates. Harold never married or had children, so we were his kids. Whether it was speech and debate tournaments or American Legion oratorical contests, Coach Keller traveled with me everywhere. His personal vehicle was a 15 passenger van so he could transport the team. He had a great sense of humor, and his dedication was unmatched. Because of his love and care, I have gone places in my life I never thought I would. I was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives at age 25. I went on to serve as State Party Chairman. Throughout my life I’ve had the chance to introduce Margaret Thatcher, interview Condoleeza Rice, and many others. When people compliment me on my poise or speaking skills, I always try to say, ‘Well, I had a good high school speech coach.’ I know I would not have gotten where I am today without the National Forensic League and Coach Keller. Life requires people to help us along, and I am thankful that I had that. Today I own my own company. In my ‘free time,’ I coach debate at Davenport West and Davenport Assumption. Someday, perhaps, a student will feel the same way about me as I do about Coach Keller. — Steven E. Grubbs
seemed to care. Efforts to improve
Congress was in session for
the Congress were met by benign
one week each June, and one man,
neglect.
Congress Director Harold Keller,
In 1986, Harold Keller was elected to the Board of Directors and vowed to make Congressional Debate a premier event. Harold attended each Board
assured it would be a perfect experience for the students. Mr. Keller believed the lapel button he always wore: “Students First,” it proclaimed. He was a
meeting and presented revised and
popular teacher and an outstanding
clarified rules, new qualification
coach. Although he coached all
procedures, and expanded awards. He
events successfully, Congress was
insisted that Congress be treated as a
his real love. He coached 18 National
main event—and it was!
Congress qualifiers, including a
Harold was instrumental in developing the sponsorship by the respected John C. Stennis Center
National Champion Senator, two Finalists, and five Presiding Officers. Historian Robert A. Caro has
for Public Service. Rex Buffington,
written that the admirers of Lyndon
the Stennis Center Director, became
Johnson claim he wanted to do good
an enthusiastic supporter of
for the people; critics of The Master
Congressional Debate. Donus Roberts
of the Senate claim he simply wanted
used his influence to bring the Karl
to increase power for himself. No
As the late Billy Tate used to say, “No person has done more to promote and improve Congress as an event than Harold Keller.” Mundt Foundation on board. When
such controversy exists about the
title sponsor Lincoln Financial Group
work of Mr. Congress. Harold Keller
provided major scholarship awards
loved students, loved Student
to the national winners, Congress
Congress, and loved the National
winners were included!
Forensic League.
Administering the Congress was
Mr. Congress died in January;
a huge job, which HK performed
but he left behind a great legacy:
flawlessly each year. In April and May,
a respected and admired
his work load was crushing: legislation
Congressional Debate event!
was solicited, collated, and mailed; chambers were assigned; agendas and schedules were prepared and mailed; manuals and rule books were updated.
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James Copeland is Director Emeritus for the National Speech & Debate Association.
2014 Coach Scholarship Program The Association’s Coach Scholarship Program partners with speech and debate institutes across the country to provide waivers that include: • Coverage of tuition, plus lodging and meals • Coverage of tuition only • Discount off tuition rates
Thank You to Our Participating Institutes! National Speech & Debate Association: 2014 Online Institute Dates vary by event (see site for details) www.speechanddebate.org/institute Debate Coaches Workshop at Dartmouth Dates: July 5 – July 12 www.ddidebate.org/coach-workshop Florida Forensic Institute National Coaches Institute July 18 – August 1 www.ffi4n6.com Gustavus Adolphus College Summer Coaching Institute July 20 – July 26 www.gustavus.edu/sci
Nebraska Debate Institute July 25 – August 2 www.nebraskadebateinstitute.com Ohio Forensics Summer Speech Camp July 14 – July 20 www.coms.ohiou.edu/forensics-summer-camp Southwest Speech & Debate Institute July 7 – July 21 www.swsdi.org University of North Texas Mean Green Workshops July 6 – July 19 www.meangreenworkshops.com University of Texas National Institute in Forensics Dates vary by event (see site for details) www.utspeech.net
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National Speech & Debate Tournament JUNE 15-20, 2014 • OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS OVERVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS SUNDay • JUNE 15 (Registration)
See you in Overland Park this Summer!
This year, tournament registration and the expo will take place Sunday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. The Sheraton Overland Park is the host hotel for the tournament and is located next to the Overland Park Convention Center where the final rounds and National Awards Ceremony will be held. Schools staying in any of the recommended properties will find this extremely convenient.
MONDAY and tuesday • JUNE 16-17 (Preliminary Rounds/Early Elims/Host Party) Five venues will be used for preliminary competition, June 16 and 17. The Sheraton Overland Park will host high school Congressional Debate. Blue Valley West HS (along with the adjacent Pleasant Ridge MS and Cedar Hills Elementary) will host preliminary rounds of Extemporaneous Speaking, Original Oratory, and Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Overland Trail MS and Overland Trail Elementary (located just a few miles from Blue Valley West HS) will host preliminary rounds of Public Forum Debate. Shawnee Mission East HS will host preliminary rounds of Policy Debate. Shawnee Mission North HS will host the preliminary rounds of Humorous, Dramatic, and Duo Interpretation. All main event preliminary and early elimination competition on Monday and Tuesday will occur between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The local host party will take place Tuesday evening at Cinetopia. Students eliminated from main event competition on Tuesday will re-register for Wednesday supplemental events during the local host posting party.
WEDNESDAY • JUNE 18 (Elimination Rounds/Supplemental Events) Three venues will be used on Wednesday, June 18. Students who qualify for elimination round 9 of all main speech and debate events will compete at the Blue Valley West HS / Pleasant Ridge MS / Cedar Hills Elementary site. High school Congressional Debate semifinals will be held at the Sheraton Overland Park. Those students reregistered for supplemental speech events will compete at the Blue Valley West HS / Pleasant Ridge MS / Cedar Hills Elementary site. Those students re-registered in Extemporaneous Debate will compete at the Overland Trail MS / Overland Trail Elementary site. All competition will occur between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Note: Middle school competition will begin Wednesday at Shawnee Mission North HS. Buses will be available to shuttle high school students interested in judging.
THURSDAY • JUNE 19 (Elim Rounds/Supp/Cons Events/Interp Finals/Diamond Awards) Thursday morning, debate elimination rounds will continue at Blue Valley West HS. High school Congressional Debate will hold its final round sessions at the Sheraton Overland Park. All supplemental and consolation events will occur at the Blue Valley West HS / Pleasant Ridge MS / Cedar Hills Elementary site. Note: Middle school competition will continue at 8 a.m. on Thursday at Shawnee Mission North HS. Buses will again be available to shuttle high school students interested in judging. On Thursday evening, attendees will enjoy the national final rounds of Humorous, Dramatic, and Duo Interpretation, as well as the Donus D. Roberts Diamond Ceremony, at the Overland Park Convention Center.
FRIDAY • JUNE 20 (Supp/Cons/Main Event Finals and National Awards Assembly) The remaining main event final rounds (Original Oratory, United States Extemp, International Extemp, LincolnDouglas Debate, Policy Debate, and Public Forum Debate), as well as the supplemental and consolation event finals, will be held throughout the day on Friday, June 20 at the Overland Park Convention Center, culminating with the National Awards Assembly Friday evening.
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The city of Overland Park, Kansas, will be an excellent location for the 2014 National Tournament! To make planning easier, we have provided an overview of key logistical information. Please refer to the following pages for essential venue and lodging information. Keep in mind that all logistics are tentative and subject to change.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELECTING AND RESERVING HOTELS Please read before selecting lodging! 1.
All schools should stay at one of the Association recommended hotels in downtown Overland Park, KS. The lowest rates have been negotiated for our members. Please do not stay outside the block. The large volume of room sales within the block allows the Association to continue to negotiate the most affordable rate list. Properties that do not appear on this list are likely inconvenient for participation in the tournament, including lack of safety, amenities, and proximity to restaurants and are providing no benefit to the overall cost of the tournament. Morning and afternoon traffic could add substantial time to your commute if you are located outside the block. In addition, hotels not on the list have no contractual obligation to the Association, and therefore, we cannot provide any level of reservation protection at these properties.
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When calling hotels, all coaches must mention the “NFL/National Forensic League block” to receive the posted rate. All room reservations within the block are subject to an automatic two-night, non-refundable deposit per room at the time of booking. This avoids double booking and allows all attendees equal opportunity to book in the best available properties.
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All hotel properties on the Association’s list are easily accessible and are within 15-20 minutes by interstate or surface streets of competition venues. The tournament website will have downloadable maps from every hotel to the Overland Park Convention Center, the Kansas City International Airport, and all competition sites. You can print all needed maps before ever leaving home.
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The high school Congressional Debate headquarters is the Sheraton Overland Park, located in downtown Overland Park, KS. It is recommended that high school teams with Congressional debaters stay at the Sheraton or at one of the properties located near it to avoid substantial rush hour traffic issues. These hotels are an excellent choice in both price and feature. The Sheraton Overland Park will host all rounds of Congressional Debate competition.
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It is recommended that all coaches visit the individual websites of the hotels to determine which property fits the needs of their program. All hotels on the list are conveniently located to various aspects of the tournament. The Sheraton Overland Park is the most conveniently located hotels for access to the high school Congressional Debate competition, registration, final rounds, and the National Awards Assembly. Schools are encouraged to book early as hotel blocks will fill up rather quickly.
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Key Travel Times to Note:
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Sheraton and other downtown hotels to Schools (less than 20 minutes)
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Sheraton and other downtown hotels to Congressional Debate and Finals (less than five-minute walk)
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All other Hotels to Schools (five to 20 minutes)
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All other Hotels to Congressional Debate and Finals (less than 20 minutes)
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Blue Valley HS Complex to Shawnee Mission North HS or Shawnee Mission East HS (20 to 25 minutes)
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PLEASE LOOK AT A MAP! Before reserving rooms, all coaches should consult a map of the Overland Park, KS area to get a better perspective on travel logistics. Also look at downloadable maps on the tournament website. The key to a less stressful week is to consider following the above lodging suggestions provided by the national office. Use the QR code at right to access the tournament website for more information.
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HOTEL GUIDE • OVERLAND PARK NATIONALS Booking Tip: For prompt service, mention the "NFL / National Forensic League block" — or the special Group Code listed below — when reserving your rooms to receive the advertised rate for the National Speech & Debate Tournament. All room reservations within the block are subject to an automatic two-night, non-refundable deposit per room at the time of booking. AMENITIES LEGEND
CB = Complimentary Breakfast | CI = Complimentary Internet | CS = Complimentary Evening Snacks FC = Fitness Center | IP = Indoor Pool | OP = Outdoor Pool | R = Restaurant
Sheraton Overland Park
• HS Congress Hotel •
6100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (866) 837-4214 Amenities: CI (common areas)
BLOCK IS FULL
Rate: $115
Group Code: NFL
Courtyard Marriott Overland Park/Metcalf 11301 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: (913) 339-9900 Amenities: FC, IP
www.sheratonoverlandpark.com
marriott.com/MCIOV
Hilton Garden Inn Olathe
Crowne Plaza Kansas City - Overland Park
12080 South Strang Line Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 Phone: (913) 815-2345 Amenities: CI, FC, IP
Rate: $124
12601 West 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66215 Phone: (913) 217-1000 Amenities: CI, FC, IP
Rate: $109
Rate: $109
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Chase Suite Hotel Overland Park
Double Tree by Hilton Kansas City - Overland Park
6300 West 110th St, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 491-3333 Rate: $119 Amenities: CI, CB, CS (Mon-Thu) Group Code: NFL14
10100 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: (913) 451-6100 Amenities: CI (common areas), FC, IP
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Embassy Suites Kansas City/Overland Park
Hampton Inn Kansas City/Shawnee Mission
Rate: $109
10601 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 BLOCK IS FULL Phone: (913) 649-7060 Rate: $119 Amenities: CB, CS Group Code: National Speech and Debate
16555 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217 Phone: (913) 248-1900 Amenities: CB (with 4 people to a room)
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/kansas/embassysuites-kansas-city-overland-park-MKCMCES/index.html
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Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Olathe North
One East 45th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Phone: (866) 280-6326 Amenities: CI, FC, OP
Rate: $119
Group Code: NFO
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Courtyard Marriott Overland Park/Convention Center 11001 Woodson Ave, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 317-8500 Amenities: FC, IP
Rate: $109
12070 South Strang Line Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 Phone: (913) 397-0100 Amenities: CB, CI, FC, IP
Rate: $109
Rate: $109
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/olathe/mkcsr/hoteldetail
Residence Inn by Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
12010 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, K 66213 Phone: (913) 491-4444 Amenities: CB, CI, CS, FC, IP
Rate: $109
marriott.com/MCICV
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Courtyard Marriott Kansas City South
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
500 East 105th St, Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: (816) 941-3333 Amenities: FC, IP marriott.com/MCIHM
Rate: $109
12000 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66213 Phone: (913) 491-0010 Amenities: CB, CI, FC, IP
BLOCK IS FULL
Rate: $109
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HOTEL GUIDE • OVERLAND PARK NATIONALS Drury Inn & Suites Overland Park
10963 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: (800) 325-0720 Amenities: CB, CI, CS
Four Points By Sheraton Kansas City - Sports Complex
BLOCK IS FULL
Rate: $104
4011 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, MO 64133 Phone: (888) 627-8578 Rate: $97 Amenities: CI, FC, IP Group Code: NFF14A
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Drury Inn Shawnee Mission - Merriam, Kansas
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Overland Park
9009 West Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Merriam, KS 66202 Phone: (800) 325-0720 Rate: $99 Amenities: CB, CI, CS http://www.druryhotels.com/ Reservations.aspx?groupno=2188963
BLOCK IS FULL
Rate: $99
Rate: $99
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Overland Park-Conv Ctr 10920 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 312-0900 Amenities: CI
Rate: $99
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7000 West 108th St, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 383-2550 Amenities: CB, CI, FC, OP
Rate: $88
www.clarionhotel.com
Comfort Inn & Suites Overland Park
7200 West 107th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: (913) 648-7858 Amenities: CB, CI
Rate: $85
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Pear Tree Inn Overland Park
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Overland Park-West 8787 Reeder St, Overland Park, KS 66214 Phone: (913) 888-8440 Amenities: CI
7240 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66202 Phone: (913) 262-3010 Rate: $89 Amenities: CB, CI, FC, IP
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Hampton Inn Kansas City Overland Park
10591 Metcalf Frontage Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212 Phone: (913) 341-1551 Amenities: CB, CI, FC, OP
Ramada Overland Park
www.ramadaop.com
www.marriott.com/mcifo
Rate: $99
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/ us/en/overland-park/mkcpk/hoteldetail
10951 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: (800) 325-0720 Amenities: CB, CI, CS
Rate: $79
Group Code: NFL
http://www.druryhotels.com/ Reservations.aspx?groupno=2079818
Super 8
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Metcalf
6801 West 112th St, Overland Park, KS 66211 BLOCK IS FULL Phone: (800) 233-1234 Rate: $99 Amenities: CB, CI, FC, OP Group Code: G-NAFL www.hyattplaceoverlandparkmetcalf.com
10750 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66211 Phone: (913) 341-4440 Amenities: CB, CI, OP
Rate: $70
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America's Best Value Inn & Suites Overland Park 4401 West 107th St, Kansas City, KS 66207 Phone: (913) 381-5700 Amenities: CB, OP
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Overland Park 7020 West 133rd St, Overland Park, KS 66209 Phone: (913) 851-3100 Amenities: FC, OP, full kitchen
Rate: $89
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Overland Park 12440 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66213 Phone: (913) 338-3600 Amenities: CB, CI, FC, IP
11400 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: (913) 344-8100 Amenities: CB, CI, OP
Rate: $99
Rate: $65
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VENUE GUIDE • OVERLAND PARK NATIONALS A total of five venues will be used at various times throughout the week, as outlined on page 22.
Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66211
Registration and Expo (Sun) Final Rounds • National Awards Assembly (Thu-Fri)
Sheraton Overland Park
High School Congress (Mon-Thu) Middle School Registration (Tue)
Blue Valley West HS
Extemp, Oratory, and Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Mon-Tue) All Main and Supp/Cons Events except Extemporaneous Debate (Wed)
Pleasant Ridge MS
Extemp, Oratory, and Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Mon-Tue) All Main and Supp/Cons Events except Extemporaneous Debate (Wed)
Cedar Hills Elementary
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6100 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66211
16200 Antioch Rd Overland Park, KS 66085
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9000 West 165th St Overland Park, KS 66085
9100 West 165th St Overland Park, KS 66085 Extemp, Oratory, and Lincoln-Douglas Debate (Mon-Tue) All Main and Supp/Cons Events except Extemporaneous Debate (Wed)
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VENUE GUIDE • OVERLAND PARK NATIONALS A total of five venues will be used at various times throughout the week, as outlined on page 22.
Shawnee Mission North HS
Humorous, Dramatic, and Duo Interpretation (Mon-Tue) Middle School Competition (Wed-Thu)
Shawnee Mission East HS
7401 Johnson Dr Overland Park, KS 66202
7500 Mission Rd Overland Park, KS 66202
Policy Debate (Mon-Tue)
Overland Trail MS
Public Forum Debate (Mon-Tue) Extemporaneous Debate (Wed)
Overland Trail Elementary
Public Forum Debate (Mon-Tue) Extemporaneous Debate (Wed)
6201 West 133rd St Overland Park, KS 66209
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6625 West 133rd St Overland Park, KS 66209
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TRANSPORTATION GUIDE • OVERLAND PARK NATIONALS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURNAMENT LOGISTICS
Middle School Details!
Please Read Before Selecting Lodging!
Tentative Schedule TUESDAY • JUNE 17 Registration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sheraton Overland Park.
WEDNESDAY • JUNE 18 – THURSDAY • JUNE 19 Middle school competition will take place at Shawnee Mission North HS. Rounds begin at 8 a.m. and last until 8 p.m.
FRIDAY • JUNE 20 Semifinal and final elimination rounds will be held at the Sheraton Overland Park and Overland Park Convention Center. The awards assembly will commence at 4 p.m., followed by the high school awards assembly at 6 p.m., where middle school champions will be recognized.
Important Middle School Dates • Coaches may register at www.joyoftournaments.com. Entries are due May 8. Coaches are asked to carefully review all tournament information at www.speechanddebate.org/nationals. • Congressional Debate legislation must be posted on the registration website by May 1. • By May 20, orations must be posted on the registration website; media release forms, signed by each student’s parent/guardian, must be submitted with fees; and all fees, including judge bond, must be received in the national office. A school/ club risks forfeiting participation if materials are not received on time; a late fee of $200 will be assessed for fees and forms received after May 20.
High School Contestants Can Judge! High school contestants eliminated from main event competition after prelims can sign up to judge middle school rounds on Wednesday and/or Thursday. Details on how to sign up will be in the tournament program. High schoolers judging middle school rounds on Wednesday can still compete in consolation events on Thursday, and high schoolers competing in supplemental events on Wednesday can still judge middle school on Thursday. Interested students will be oriented in judging protocols and will earn service merit points for each round they judge. Shuttle buses will be available to transport high schoolers to the middle school tournament site.
Please read the information for high school coaches, relative to lodging (p. 23-25). Middle school teams should stay at the one of the recommended hotel properties to avoid substantial rush hour traffic issues. These hotels are an excellent choice in both price and feature. Please mention the “NFL / National Forensic League block” when booking rooms, and only book with recommended hotels for the reasons listed. All room reservations within the block are subject to an automatic two-night non-refundable deposit per room at the time of booking. This avoids double booking and allows all attendees equal opportunity to book in the best available properties. Maps from all listed hotels and competition venues will be available online at www.speechanddebate.org/ nationals.
Shawnee Mission North HS Middle School Competition (Wed-Thu)
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The National Speech & Debate Association's Online Institute will be held in two parts: a five-day seminar and a three-day practicum. The seminar focuses on skills and theory, while the practicum focuses on one-onone work performances. Each training session will help students or new coaches develop the basic skills they need to get their start in the activity!
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Public Forum Debate CAROL GREEN (One-diamond coach, The Harker School, CA; coach of the 2012 National Champions)
SEMINAR – This seminar walks students through all the steps it takes from the release of a topic to the first round of competition. Students will learn how to analyze and dissect a resolution, how to develop and find appropriate research, outline a case, and create argument structure. A heavy focus of the five-day seminar is on casing and research preparation. Attendees will also discusses strategies of crossexamination, rebuttal, the grand crossfire, and how to handle the final focus. Debaters will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills with experienced coaches and receive feedback. Coaches will not only learn how to teach Public Forum, but be able to work directly with national champion coach Carol Green on how to improve their coaching techniques in both tournament and classroom settings. PRACTICUM – The three-day practicum offers students multiple rounds of experience prior to the beginning of the competition season. Students will debate other teams from across the country using our Virtual Squadroom, as well as work on drills and receive feedback from educators. The practicum also gives students the opportunity to serve as judges to learn what it’s like to "be in the back of the room."
Policy Debate NICOLE SERRANO (Executive Director of the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance)
SEMINAR – This seminar has two overarching goals. First, students will engage in discussions and research related to the 2014-2015 topic on ocean exploration policy. Potential affirmatives and negative strategies will be discussed, and students will be equipped with the research skills necessary to explore the topic beyond the scope of the seminar. Second, students will learn the fundamentals of Policy Debate including affirmative case construction,
how to argue stock issues, dealing with more critical positions, judge adaptation, and more. By the seminar’s conclusion, students should be able to write and research their own cases and negative positions. Designed for novice and experienced students alike, the five-day seminar also welcomes coaches seeking to enhance their own coaching or learn how to coach Policy for the first time. PRACTICUM – The three-day practicum will offer students the opportunity to engage in practice debates with experienced critics from across the country via our Virtual Squadroom. Students will receive individualized attention and feedback and have the opportunity to evaluate rounds, as well. It is expected that students attending the practicum have an affirmative case that is written and disclosed; negative positions may be limited to provide the best educational experience possible.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate MEGAN WEST (Experienced coach, Cypress Bay HS, FL)
SEMINAR – Whether you are competing or coaching for a traditional or circuit LincolnDouglas program (or even if you don’t know the difference between the two!), this seminar will prepare you for how to compete across the spectrum in this everchanging event. Students will learn how to analyze and research resolutions; outline and develop effective cases; improve their delivery techniques, cross-examination skills, and rebuttal strategies; and much more. The five-day seminar also provides an overview in philosophy and public policy to equip students with the skills necessary to examine a multitude of resolutions. Coaches are invited to learn more about LD and sharpen their coaching skills in this seminar designed for all skill levels. PRACTICUM – The three-day practicum offers the opportunity for students to engage in multiple practice rounds in a simulated tournament setting. In addition to practice, coaches will work with students one-on-one on delivery and rebuttal drills, with an emphasis on individualized instruction. It is expected that students attending the practicum have developed cases—both affirmative and negative—on the practicum topic, which will be selected based on the list of potential topics for the 2014-2015 school year.
Congressional Debate ADAM J. JACOBI (Two-diamond coach; coach of 2005 and 2006 National Champions; Ripon College instructor)
SEMINAR – Coached by one of the most active and prolific coaches in the history of the event, this seminar is a great introduction to the world of Congressional Debate. Students will learn how to write and analyze legislation—both bills and resolutions. The seminar also discusses outlining and research skills to help legislators of all skill levels. Those intimidated by parliamentary procedure will feel at ease after discussing the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order and strategies for serving as a presiding officer. Students will also learn different speaking and organizational strategies for constructive and refutational speeches. Of course, the seminar wouldn’t be complete without practice speeches and a mock Congress to culminate the experience. Coaches are also welcome to learn how to teach and use the Congressional Debate format in various classroom settings. PRACTICUM – The practicum will focus on a simulated Congressional Debate tournament with an emphasis on coaching and quality feedback. The three-day experience will include speaking drills, rebuttal strategies, individualized attention, and simulated Congress sessions. It is expected that students come to the practicum prepared to speak on practicum legislation, which will be provided in advance.
Oral Interpretation (Humor, Drama, Duo, Prose, Poetry) INSTRUCTOR TBA
SEMINAR – This seminar will focus on the process of building an interpretation performance from the ground up. Starting with the basics of literature selection and cutting techniques, students will also learn characterization, script analysis, blocking, and other skills fundamental to competing in oral interpretation events. Students may contact the instructor in advance to receive help in finding a script and/or learn fundamental Interp skills using a common script for the duration of the seminar. By the end of the five-day online experience, students should be able to analyze a piece of literature and create a cutting suitable
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for competition, be it by Association or local league rules. The seminar is also perfect for coaches looking to learn how to coach competitive oral interpretation. Karen will provide those coaches with guidance in creating lesson plans and building effective working environments. PRACTICUM – The three-day practicum focuses more on technical execution and rehearsal. Students are expected to have completed and memorized a cutting prior to the practicum to receive the most benefit out of one-onone coaching sessions designed to polish and perfect performances that are already "on-theirfeet." The practicum will include both simulated tournament-style rounds and individualized instructions tailored to the needs of students.
Extemporaneous Speaking CHRISTOPHER MCDONALD (Three-diamond coach, Eagan HS, MN; coach of 2003, 2005, and 2007 National Champions)
SEMINAR – Extemp is more than just getting up and talking—it's about research, organization, thoughtful analysis, and answering the question. This five-day seminar covers all aspects of Extemporaneous Speaking including speech organization, effective introductions and conclusions, research, argumentation development, crossexamination, and much more. The seminar also includes discussion of major national and international issues to provide a solid content base for students. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate and hone their Extemp skills with a variety of coaches. Coaches are also encouraged to attend to learn more about how to coach the event and use the concepts pertinent to Extemporaneous Speaking in the classroom. PRACTICUM – The practicum focuses less on theory and content development and more on execution. Students will give multiple speeches throughout the course of the three-day practicum and engage in line-by-line work to improve their skills. Similar to a tournament, the practicum is designed to maximize the number of speeches a student gives and get as much feedback and drill work as possible.
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Playing It Safe as Pedagogy: Finding the Conventional Wisdom in Convention “Whatever they may be called—unwritten rules, conventions, norms, cookie cutters, or formula—these patterns of behaviors have figured prominently in forensic discourse over the years.”
by Dawn Lowry
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A
s forensic educators, I know
Crafting an Extemp is still a mystery
we are supposed to love
to me, but now I am unclear as to the
all events equally, but one
relationship between unwritten rules,
event escapes my comprehension.
which should be avoided, and the
Extemporaneous Speaking is like
techniques in rhetoric that comprise
rhythmic gymnastics to me; I can
effective speech writing. Whatever
appreciate its verbal dexterity, but I
they may be called—unwritten rules,
always feel like I am missing something.
conventions, norms, cookie cutters, or
formula—these patterns of behaviors
So when a successful coach of
the event let me in on a secret, I was
have figured prominently in forensic
grateful. Explain question components
discourse over the years.
so people feel like they understand
something; don’t shy away from
understandable, providing a uniform
complicated terminology but relate it
code for judging and standards for
to concrete examples easily grasped.
performance (Mills, 1983). At their worst,
Explanation through comparison, via
norms are nothing more than "unwritten
Aristotle—this made sense.
formulas established by coaches, judges,
and students" used to ensure "winning"
Yet when I suggested this technique
At their best, these norms are
to a student in front of another coach,
(Gaer, 2002, p. 54). Many educators might
I was told that this is just a convention
find themselves faced with a “love them
of the event and should be avoided.
or leave them” choice, either accept the
My confusion became compounded.
rules or fight against them.
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Unfortunately, unwritten rules do not
debate, the resulting concern becomes
norms create order out of the confusion
care if they are liked or not and do not
the loss of innovation in the activity.
of competition and may even suggest
seem to show any indication of leaving
Yet could the imitated behavior be a
courses of action for “next time.”
the activity in the near future. Therefore,
stepping stone to a truly innovative idea?
an alternative framework to these pesky
Could what is considered a minor risk
Innovation. Frequently cited as a goal of
guests should be considered. Rather than
represent major new skill acquisition for
speech and debate, innovation remains
villainizing conventions, we can look
a student? How do find what’s innovative
a nebulous term for me. It implies
at them as an educational opportunity
without having norms to contrast it
invention, yet to create something new
whereby students can explore elements
against?
or novel that is also effective, ethical,
Conventions Can Conceptualize
of communication not strictly related to
Conventions Lack Real World
message construction. This is in no way
Application. Ribarsky (2005) suggests
Perhaps this is the inherent dichotomy
a paper to defend their existence. But
that as forensics continues to rely on a
of innovation; change is not perceived
perhaps, by examining our relationship
limited set of presentational formats, we
the same by all. Getting to write a
with these unwritten rules, we can come
become unable to develop and utilize
speech about controversial topics can
to a more holistic understanding of
other equally acceptable formats. Yet
be exciting to a student but mundane
message construction and, in effect, hold
could teaching students to recognize
to an experienced judge. Innovation
a mirror up to our own communication
patterns of behaviors in speech
becomes harder to achieve the more
patterns.
and debate train them to look for
immersed one is in the activity. If we
Those who find fault with convention
and educationally viable seems daunting.
communication norms in other settings?
can separate norms for solid speech
do so for good reason. As Paine (2005)
Is it even possible to prepare students
writing, innovation may become easier to
observes, “unwritten rules possess
for every “real world” speaking situation?
recognize. Conventions Have Real World
tremendous power, functioning to separate the ‘in-group’ who know and
Convention As an Educational
Application. While engaging in the
follow the rules from the ‘out-group’”
Opportunity
“forensics walk” or a three-point speech
(79). Objections to conventions generally
Unfortunately, easy answers do not exist.
may lose effectiveness in the classroom,
fall under several common themes.
Yet, technique without a foundation
they do represent patterns that can
Conventions Encourage Competition.
is empty instruction. It is in the best
be adapted in the “real world.” Like
Perhaps our greatest fear is that
interest of the student and the coaches
telephone and social security numbers,
convention prioritizes competition at
to understand why conventions
people tend to remember complex info
the expense of all else. The dichotomy
emerge if we are to utilize them as an
when it is grouped in three’s. Teaching
between education and competition is
educational opportunity.
students that every situation has its own
Conventions Can Make Competition
set of expectations and training them
struggles with repeatedly. Yet this may
Manageable. As a subjective experience,
to look for those behavioral cues that
be a simplification of the competitive
competition can be frustrating. Final
go unnoticed by many fulfills a tenet
and educational process. Do students
round participants change from weekend
put forth in experiential learning, “help
imitate a norm because it is successful
to weekend. This uncertainty can take a
students learn how to learn, rather than
or because they personally experienced
toll on students and even coaches. Yet as
merely acquiring facts and procedures”
the effectiveness of the strategy? Could
Paine (2005) points out, “the more these
(Sellnow, 1994, p. 9).
then the act of imitation be a conscious
decisions appear to abide by a mutually
choice?
accepted body of rules or norms, the
Conclusion
easier it is to make and accept the
The dangers of conventions are
Because conventions represent a pattern
decisions that are made” (p. 81). Rather
irrefutable; they can be a barrier to
of behaviors prevalent in speech and
than feeling “not good enough to break,”
education and creativity as well as cast
one the speech and debate community
Conventions Discourage Innovation.
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unwanted emphasis on competition. But
them is really only a brushstroke, but
as with most elements of forensics, they
capable of some amazing final product
are not quite clear cut villains on the
Speech and debate students tend to be
verge of destroying our institution.
civically engaged, participate in politics,
Classical Greek and Roman
assume leadership positions, and have
rhetoricians taught students strategies
higher self-confidence, productivity,
to initiate discourse, to explore lines of
quality of life, self motivation, and
argument, to gather supporting material,
emotional maturity (Billman, 2008). And
and to created ethical and emotional
I bet some of them even understand
appeals (Lauer, 2004). These are still
rhythmic gymnastics.
worthy teaching objectives and demand us to look at the whole of the product as
National Speech &
opposed to the part. After all, examining a painting only by its brush strokes diminishes its overall power. Perhaps this is true of our perspective on our students, as well. Our time with
Dawn Lowry is the current Individual Events Director for Western Kentucky University. She has been coaching high school and college speech for almost 20 years.
References Billman, J. (2008). They don’t have to win nationals: the benefits of forensics to parents, communities, and society. Rostrum, 82(9), 35-37. Gaer, D. (2002). Formulaic forensics: When competitive success stifles creativity. National Forensics Journal, 20(1), 54-56. Lauer, J. M. (2004). Invention and rhetoric and composition. West Lafayette, IN: Parlor
Code of Honor
integrity humility respect leadership service
Press. Paine, R. E. (2005). Identifying and evaluating the "unwritten rules" of competition. National Forensic Journal, 25(1), 79-88. Ribarsky, E. N. (2005). Analyzing innovation and education in forensics. National Forensic Journal, 23(2), 19-31. Sellnow, D. D. (1994). Justifying forensic programs to administrators: An experiential education opportunity. National Forensic Journal, 11(2), 1-14.
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The Evolution of the Slap by Chris Hund
E
very June, I find myself
choreographing a slapping scene during
the performer was slapping air, the
sitting in anticipation for
a Duo piece performed by two of my
slap and the head movement had to
the final round of Duo
classmates. At that time, students for
be synchronous, otherwise the scene
Interpretation at the National Speech
the most part performed side-by-side
flopped. The interaction between the
& Debate Tournament, wondering
with their focal points being directly in
two performers was certainly limited,
what new piece, what new cutting,
the audience. Any sort of interaction
and the crux of the performance was
what new sound effect, and what new
between the two participants had to
focused on facial expressions and on
choreography will be performed on
be carefully and strategically planned
the acting ability of the performers
stage for viewers to feast their eyes
so the focal points remained in the
while standing in one spot.
upon. While being a relatively new
audience.
event at the National Tournament,
amazed at what performances have
Duo Interpretation has, in my opinion,
scene and, since both characters were
become over the years. Given the
undergone a lightening-speed evolution
not facing each other, the slap had to
two main performance rules of Duo
since its installation in 1995.
precisely and carefully be executed
Interpretation (no touching and no
so the one being ‘slapped’ would not
looking at each other), anything has
debut at Nationals almost 20 years
only move their head at the exact time,
become fair game. Barbara’s Wedding,
ago, I vividly recall my speech coach
but also in the right direction. Since
the Duo Interpretation national
Having been a student during its
Charlotte's Web (2008)
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This is no longer the norm. I am
My coach was blocking a slapping
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Hello Herman (2011)
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The Help (2012)
Supplemental and Consolation Events: The Webinar Series winner from 2005, portrayed the two
way to humming, rapping, and singing.
performers sitting on imaginary stools
The Help and A Couple of Blaguards,
around an imaginary table at times
2012 and 2013 national champions
throughout the piece. The 2011 national
respectively, graced their performances
champions presented an elaborate fight
with singing and/or humming
scene from Hello Herman that was
throughout their pieces.
believable and well-choreographed.
Why stand on two feet when
They controlled that stage while
you can...stand on your hands?
presenting a convincing fighting scene.
Metamorphosis, a 2009 national finalist,
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, a
portrayed a character changing into a
national finalist from 2010, portrayed
monstrous insect-like creature which
intricate and compelling dance moves
stood on its hands halfway through the
between the two performers. While
piece.
abiding by the “no touching rule,” the
Gone are the days of that simple
performers inched closely together and
choreographed ‘slap’ and here to stay
danced away.
are the creative, compelling interactions
We have witnessed two performers
between the two performers. As
morph into one character in 2008's
this year’s speech season reaches
national champion piece entitled
full throttle, I wonder what 2014’s
Charlotte’s Web. The performers
participants in Duo Interpretation
become Charlotte the spider as they
will bring to this year’s National
wove their way through the piece.
Tournament. What cutting-edge
Vocal sound effects have also landed their mark on the national stage.
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technique will be unveiled? If only June 19, 2014, could be tomorrow.
From transitioning between scenes, to computer keyboard noises, to squeaky doors opening, vocal sound effects have become a welcomed addition to Duo Interpretation. This perhaps gave
Chris Hund is the Assistant Speech Coach at Blue Valley Southwest High School in Overland Park, KS.
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The New SAT: I Can’t Get No Sesquipedalian (and I tried) “As it turns out, some of the revisions in the new SAT will generously reward those students pursuing excellence in speech and debate.”
by Randall McCutcheon
M
ore than 25 years ago, an
Synthesis. Methodology. Ponzi scheme.
orator in the final round
A sad day for sesquipedalian students
of the National Speech
everywhere.
& Debate Tournament skewered the SAT for its inherent unfairness. College Board, creator of the SAT, immediately
on Ritalin—crows during every concert:
apologized to millions of test-takers.
You can’t always get what you want.
Perhaps you heard of College Board’s rush to make the suggested changes by 2016. In his litany of charges, the
undergo sweeping revisions. And that’s
prescient orator explained that to
a good thing. College Board promises
achieve a high score, a student had to
eight major changes. O frabjous day.
know words like ouabain, an African
As it turns out, some of the revisions
poison, or schistosomaisis, an endemic
in the new SAT will generously reward
disease mentioned in the novel Lord
those students pursuing excellence in
Jim. He surmised that knowing such
speech and debate. In fact, members
words might come in handy on a very
of the National Speech & Debate
boring date but had little to do with
Association can expect significantly
learning potential.
higher scores on this standardized test and, better yet, without the costly
that vocabulary words such as
prep courses that favor the financially
desuetude, pulchritude, and heydude
blessed.
would be phased out beginning in
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You can, however, learn to want what you get. In 2016, the SAT will
College Board agreed, announcing
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Well, as the aging rocker Mick Jagger—my favorite strutting rooster
College Board plans to partner
2016. The replacement words would be
with Khan Academy to provide
more in keeping with what students
FREE preparation materials for the
should know for a successful future.
redesigned SAT. Furthermore, College
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Board will offer fee waivers to assist low-income students. Of course, College Board knows that desperate families will pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, whether the friendly folks in Princeton—playing with their psychometric navels—wish them ill or well. Can You Say, Forensics? The three major sections of the new SAT are Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math, and the Optional Essay. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing asks students to analyze, interpret, and use evidence from a variety of sources. For every passage read, students will be asked to select a quotation from the text that best supports their answer. Their writing skills will be assessed on a command of evidence. Can you say, debate? Extemporaneous speaking? National Speech & Debate Association students competing in the American Legion Oratorical Contest have already won hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships. Six of my former students reached a final
round and each earned an average of $15,000. Now that the SAT is including questions on at least one American founding document, more students in our activity might give thought to learning about the “living document” that is the Constitution—although knowledge of the Constitution might disqualify these students from some day serving in Congress. What Have We Learned? The revised Essay requirement is intended to keep students from bandying about boisterous badinage. More reasoning. Less rambling. Les Perelman, a self-described MIT nerd, calculated that the longer the current essay, the higher the score. Boston Globe reporter Joanna Weiss suggested that high school students should hold parades for him. After all, Perelman’s research discovered essays with big, fancy words and a quotation scored higher—coherent thoughts, not so much. According to Weiss, Perelman wanted to knock the five-paragraph
essay off its pedestal. You know the format: topic paragraph, three supporting paragraphs, a neatly wrapped conclusion. It’s a staple of what Perelman calls “McLearning”— easy to evaluate and master, and not especially compatible with actual thinking—although students still taking the current SAT might find Perelman’s criticisms instructive. More And More About Less And Less? For some reason, however, English teachers continue to fall in love with the five paragraph essay. Summer camp lab instructors tell impressionable extempers that a successful speech must have three issues. SAT prep course teachers swear by the need for this format. The absurdity of such advice is mindboggling. Read any essay by any of your favorite authors. Read the transcripts of my national champion extempers in Glencoe Speech. Surprise. My advice: Before you pay your hard earned money for assistance on the
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SAT Essay portion, ask the prospective instructor for a sample of his writing. Then compare that sample to the work of a published author. Now let me seemingly contradict what I just wrote. Keeping in mind that there are no hard and fast rules for a great piece of writing, remember one important principle of rhetoric: An effective speaker/writer communicates more and more about less and less. How do I know? Because Dr. Donald Olsen—the E.B. White of speech instruction—said so. Dr. Olsen trained both Kennedy speechwriter Ted Sorensen and me. Unfortunately, for me, one of the FAQs in his Rhetoric class was not, “What can your country do for you?” Or, maybe, Ted paid closer attention. What Should You Do? Consider applying the “less and less” principle to your SAT Essay response. Given the time constraint, I have recommended to students that they try writing essays with an introduction, two issues, and a conclusion. This approach was never meant to be prescriptive, but students who have mastered the format I teach consistently score an 11 or 12. They find, in general, choosing two issues—perception/reality, cost/ benefit, just/justified—provides a clearer juxtaposition of ideas, increased control over time allocation, and better depth of analysis. This is a perfect strategy for the new SAT Essay as well. Unlike the current test, the Essay prompt will be shared in advance and remain consistent. Only the source material (passage) will change. So the more trial essays students write, the more likely they will find what works for them. The more likely they will excel under pressure.
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Moreover, students who have earned perfect scores on the current SAT seem to have one thing in common. They take practice tests. They take practice tests. They take practice tests. You get the idea. Otherwise, you have to rely on your lifetime thirst for learning. Uh-oh. And students who earn the highest scores also tend to have read a great deal more than their peers. A warning: Someone said that the satisfaction of finishing War and Peace is diminished by 20% when read on a Kindle. But the research shows that you don’t need to read the “Classics” to score well. Yes, you do need to read. If you like sports, for example, then opt for Rick Reilly who writes for Sports Illustrated. The Op-Ed pages in a newspaper are a good place to hang out with writers who know how to construct arguments in ways that will actually make a difference on the current and new SAT Essays. You will discover that many editorials are very much like the speeches of the best extempers—except for that whole “three issue” thing. Do Choices Have Consequences? College Board, describing the revised Essay section, used the word students long to hear. Optional. If you were in charge of assembling the best possible first year class at a highly selective college, would you ever find yourself thinking: Golly, I hope I can find applicants who were unwilling to submit a sample of their writing. After all, I can always read their personal statements as composed by their dads’ public relations firms. The Essay, in other words, is about as optional as a polio shot in the 1950s. Sadly, misinformation permeates #2 pencil land. But, in the end, you can’t camouflage airy persiflage, no matter
what the expensive prep courses promise. Study tips for the new SAT will soon be available and you will be able to get them easily and for FREE. And then there will be the help provided by Khan Academy. You can already interlibrary loan books of SAT Practice for the current test. How about that? College Board books for FREE. Or you can buy them “used” from Amazon for a mere pittance. I have co-authored SAT and ACT prep books that reached as high as #1 on Amazon. But I still encourage students to interlibrary loan copies of my books for FREE. Raised by my grandparents who survived on social security, I find it immensely satisfying to level the playing field. Who needs more intransigent desk-perados from rural Nebraska lost in the bewilderness? A cynic might say the new SAT is a marketing ploy. More students take the ACT competitor than take the SAT each year. Perhaps College Board was motivated by even more of “none of the above.” Who knows? There will be no penalty for guessing anymore. Austan Goolsbee, my orator from so long ago, concluded his speech about the SAT “Rite of Passage” with advice for our College Board friends: The test “should be more than a meaningless rite. It should be educationally right.”
Randall McCutcheon is a member of the National Speech & Debate Association Hall of Fame, coach of more than 200 national qualifiers, and author or coauthor of 11 books, including Glencoe Speech, the bestselling speech textbook in America.
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College Recruiting: Not Just For Athletics “Speech and debate, often considered ‘the academic sport’ because of the intense preparation and competitive spirit that characterizes the activity, is one of the best ‘hooks’ you can have when applying to college.”
by David Mainiero
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ost high school students and their parents are quite familiar with the fact that great (and sometimes, mediocre) athletes can get recruited to colleges by virtue of their athletic abilities, accomplishments, and potential. What most people aren't familiar with, though, is what the process of "getting recruited" actually entails. What's even more of a mystery to most people is that athletics isn't the only ticket to college admissions. There are many different kinds of unique "hooks" that students might have to help them get into college. Each process of gaining traction with those “hooks” has subtly different contours and consequences, but for each, the underlying principle is the same: colleges are looking for a diverse and talented incoming class. Speech and debate, often considered "the academic sport" because of the intense preparation and competitive spirit that characterizes the activity, is one of the best "hooks" you can have when applying to college. Naturally,
the parallels to athletic recruiting are abundant. Just as in athletics, there are three major categories of "recruiting" activity that takes place at the college level: (1) recruiting with guaranteed admission and a full scholarship, (2) recruiting with guaranteed admission and no scholarship, and (3) preferred admissions "walk-on" situations. The first two categories are fairly self-explanatory, and are much less common in the world of speech and debate than they are in athletics, but they still do exist. For instance, USC offers full tuition scholarship and admissions help for policy debaters. Schools like Dartmouth and Harvard, however, are more similar to "walk-on" situations with preferred admissions. This means that if you are a debate prospect coveted by the debate coach at one of those schools, they will often send a ranked list or compilation of recommendations for a list of preferred candidates to the admissions office. According to my own experience and the collective experiences of the
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45 former admissions officers on the inGenius Prep team, the "admissions bump" that you get from this endorsement from the school's debate coach varies significantly from school to school depending on the debate program's history and relationship with the current admissions officers. The best way to find out as much as you can about the school you are interested in is to network with debate coaches and judges that you encounter over the years and to talk to debaters or former debaters at those colleges. Just like athletes have to go to camps and go out and advertise themselves to coaches to get recruiting attention, so will you have to network and posture for similar attention. With several former debaters and admissions officers familiar with the "bump" that debate can give your application on staff, the inGenius undergraduate admissions counselors can help you navigate through the process. Personally, I am convinced that debate was the reason that I got into Dartmouth after being deferred in the early admissions cycle. In fact, the Dean of Admissions at Dartmouth relayed to a college counselor at my high school that "we have a debater at your school that we are very interested in admitting" a month or two before my acceptance later came in the mail. Of course, debate wasn't single-factor that got me in, but it most definitely put me over the edge as a candidate who was otherwise on the bubble numerically speaking. Dozens of other debaters and debate coaches over the years have relayed similar stories to me, and the former admissions officers at inGenius Prep have verified their extremely favorable view of successful high school debaters. The reasons for this favorable view align very closely with the reason that
we counsel our candidacy-building students to aim for excellence in activities that are both intrinsically and extrinsically valuable. An activity is intrinsically valuable if participation in it (and especially success in it) demonstrates important qualities about a student. For instance, the captain of a state-championship winning football team, by virtue of his position and accomplishment, must be respected by his peers, valued for his leadership and dedication, and must clearly be someone who works relentlessly at his craft. Likewise, a successful high school Policy debater usually has graduate-level research and communication skills, a voracious appetite for knowledge, fierce competitive spirit, ability to think on his/her feet, and a willingness to accept constructive feedback. In both examples, these skills translate very well to success academically, personally, and later, professionally. On the other hand, an activity is extrinsically valuable in that more tangibly demonstrates that you can make a distinct contribution to some activity or group in that college. In the football example, the statechampionship winning football captain would almost certainly make an impact on the field playing for the college's football team. Similarly, a school with a strong debate program will want
to have an incredibly successful high school debater on its squad. Aside from the overwhelming anecdotal evidence of my experiences and those of my peers, and the confirmation of dozens of former admissions officers hailing from the most elite universities in the world, the list of former debaters in positions of power in just about every industry imaginable speaks volumes about the value of debate. Here are just a few names as food for thought: Jimmy Carter, John F. Kennedy, Teddy Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Richard Lugar, George McGovern, Hillary Clinton, Karl Rove, Ted Sorenson, Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandela, Tom Ridge, Malcolm X, Kofi Annan, Lee Iacocca, Ted Turner, Arianna Huffington, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, Brad Pitt, Alan Dershowitz, Johnny Cochran, Samuel Alito, Stephen Breyer, and Antonin Scalia.
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Strake Jesuit Debate Camp You are invited to attend the 7th Annual Strake Jesuit No Limits Debate Camp. After an outstanding year last summer, we are back, better than ever. We especially encourage our middle school debaters to consider joining us this summer. ABOUT THE CAMP: 1. We will have two levels of labs, one for the beginner or less experienced, one for the intermediate / more experienced debater (including the beginners who attended last year). If you attended last year and found the camp to be a useful and positive experience, come back for more advanced training. 2. We operate from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ensuring plenty of time for practice rounds each day! 3. We will have access to a fully equipped computer lab for research and case writing. 4. **** We are adding a POFO camp for beginners. It will run concurrently with the LD camp!! This year it will only be for beginners or 1st years who need to learn and sharpen their basic skills. As before, what we promise you is that you will learn the skills that will make you a winner both in competition, in the classroom and for the rest of your life! We focus specifically on preparing debaters for the LOCAL Texas TFA circuit. Nobody else does this! Dates: June 2nd - June 13th at Strake Jesuit College Prep, 8900 Bellaire Rd, Houston, Texas 77036. Deadline for applications: May 15th. Time: Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM The Camp Fee: $350.00 You read that right, that is all it costs. Scholarships are also available. Contact Mr. Auzenne at mydebatemail@gmail.com WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS? Mr. Murvin Auzenne will be camp coordinator and chief instructor. Mr. Auzenne is the assistant coach of Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Debate Team. He has helped coach top National debaters, two TFA state champs in 2006 and 2008; two TFA runners up in 2009 and 2011; a third place finisher in 2010; the 2008 NFL National Champion in LD; and numerous other top national debaters. He qualified 3 of his 6 Public Forum teams for TFA state in his first full year of leadership. He has also taught at the UT debate and VBI debate camps. We will also be aided by SJ varsity debaters and some SJ alumni as co-instructors and lab assistants.
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ine members of the National
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Speech & Debate Association
Nikolas Angelopoulos
Sophomore at Polytechnic School in Pasadena, CA
have been selected as members of
Danny DeBois
Senior at Harrison High School in Harrison, NY
the prestigious 2014 USA Debate Team
Sara Evall
Junior at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, CA
after completing a rigorous application
Daniel Garrison
Senior at Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA
Shania Hunt
Senior at Northland Christian School in Houston, TX
Jane Irons
Junior at Marlborough School in Los Angeles, CA
Tiana Menon
Junior at Palisade High School in Grand Junction, CO
Amelia Miller
Junior at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, CA
Lily Nellans
Senior at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, IA
process. “These students will represent our country in World Schools Debate,” said Scott Wunn, Executive Director of the National Speech & Debate Association. “This is an outstanding
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Dr. Alfred Snider
Director of Debate, University of Vermont in Burlington, VT
excited to see each student bring their
Aaron Timmons
Director of Debate, Greenhill School in Addison, TX
Christina Tallungan
Director of Debate, Notre Dame HS in Sherman Oaks, CA
unique skill set to the stage.” The American team is composed of students from across the country.
Team Manager: Cindi Timmons
Greenhill School in Addison, TX
Together they will compete in a series of global debate competitions against teams from six different continents. Their experience culminates in the world championship in Thailand in August.
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Mission of USA Debate USA Debate will join the global promotion of free and civil discourse, foster international cooperation and education, as well as demonstrate competitive excellence and national pride.
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USA Debate students train in Dallas, Texas. They bring together a variety of competition experiences: Extemporaneous Speaking, Original Oratory, and multiple debate formats. Tournaments involve teams of three debating different propositions each round, with
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half being announced in advance and half being impromptu motions. Virtually all of the topics are focused on issues outside of the United States, so students must be well-read on a wide variety of topics. They must also work together to form cohesive teams. Much of the team’s preparation is conducted online as students pool research and arguments. Follow the USA Debate team on Facebook and Twitter!
(from left to right) USA Debate Team seniors Danny DeBois, Shania Hunt, Daniel Garrison, and Lily Nellans.
Nikolas Angelopoulos is a sophomore at Polytechnic School in Pasadena, California. Nikolas has been debating for four years in the MS/HSPDP parliamentary style and has been champion of the Chandler, Campbell Hall, and Polytechnic tournaments. Additionally, he placed third speaker nationally at the Claremont Debate Championships. Nick has competed in World Schools Debate since his freshman year, where his team placed third at the China National Debate Championships. Nikolas is the founder and co-coach of his school’s debate team and is assistant coach of the middle school debate team. When not competing, Nick is the lead singer, guitarist, and composter in a funk-rock band.
Danny DeBois is a senior at Harrison High School in Harrison, New York. Danny has been
competing in Lincoln-Douglas Debate for four years, and has been champion of the Harvard Invitational, the Glenbrooks, and the Minneapple tournaments. He currently holds the most points in the nation for the National Speech & Debate Association’s Lincoln-Douglas Debate. As an underclassman, Danny was a state champion, top speaker and runner-up of NCFL Grand Nationals, and a quarterfinalist at the Tournament of Champions. Outside of debate, Danny plays the clarinet and is a section leader of his high school marching and concert band.
Sara Evall is a junior at Harvard-Westlake High School in Studio City, California. Sara has
been competing in debate since the fifth grade and has debated internationally since her freshman year. Over the past two summers, she competed at tournaments in Turkey and in the Czech Republic. At her most recent tournament, the Heart of Europe, Sara and her team came in second place and Sara won sixth place speaker. When not participating in debate activities, Sara is active in Model United Nations, is a trainee in her school’s “Peer Support” program, and the teen buddy coordinator for Operation Mend. The charity provides reconstructive surgery to members of the armed services wounded in combat or training.
Daniel Garrison is a senior at Holy Cross High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is
a three-year Public Forum debater and the current chairman of the Brother Aiden O’Reilly Debating Society. Daniel’s accomplishments include third place at his first state tournament, third place at the Harker School’s Tournament, and Double Octofinalist at the Bronx High School of Science tournament. Additionally, Daniel has various first place finishes on the city level. Outside of Public Forum, Daniel does Congressional Debate, Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, and Extemporaneous Speaking. He is also a debate instructor at Miller-Wall Elementary School in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Shania Hunt is a senior at Northland Christian School in Houston, Texas. She has competed in both speech and debate events with an emphasis on Lincoln-Douglas Debate. She has qualified for the Tournament of Champions, National Speech & Debate Tournament, and TFA State numerous times. Shania was the national runner-up in Extemporaneous Debate and has accumulated championship titles such as the Greenhill Classic. Shania is also a captain of her debate team, a former Girl Scout troop president, and captain of her Lacrosse team.
Jane Irons is a junior at Marlborough High School in Los Angeles, California. She has
participated in speech and debate for three years, competing in Parliamentary Debate, Congressional Debate, World Schools Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, and most recently, Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Jane attended the Chinese National Debate Tournament in 2013 and won third place team and third place speaker. Jane has also qualified to State in four different events, and won awards at the Stanford and Berkeley invitationals. She is the president of the school’s speech team and Parli/Congress team and enjoys writing a current events column for her school newspaper. Jane has been elected as Vice President and Environmental Representative for her class the last two years.
Tiana Menon is a junior at Palisade Senior High School in Grand Junction, Colorado. She has been active in speech and debate for three years, competing in Congressional Debate, Public Forum, and International Extemporaneous Speaking. She is a two-time qualifier for both the Colorado state and National tournaments in International Extemp and is currently in the process of starting a Junior Forensic League district. When not competing, Tiana is an intern for U.S. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado. Prior to that, she was a Fall Fellow for President Barack Obama’s Organizing for America. Over the summer, Tiana volunteered at a municipality school in India where she taught English and is in the process of coordinating and organizing a partnership between Palisade High and the school.
Amelia Miller is a junior at Harvard-Westlake School in Studio City, California. She has been
active in debate since middle school, competing in the Parliamentary, Lincoln-Douglas, and World School formats. Her personal accomplishments include the National Middle School Debate Championships where Miller’s team won the tournament and she was awarded the gavel for first place speaker. Amelia has also won the USC Junior Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate tournament, and reached the finals in the Pan American World Schools Debate Championships in Chile and the Heart of Europe Championships in the Czech Republic. When she’s not competing, Amelia coaches the middle school debate team, and is active in the robotics club. She also participates on the Youth Leadership Team for the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Lily Nellans is a senior at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa. She has competed in speech and debate since the seventh grade and has won five state championships and a national championship. She is also the proud winner of the Extemporaneous Speaking Tournament of Champions and the MBA Extemporaneous Speaking Round Robin. She currently holds the National Speech &Debate Association’s all-time points’ record. Outside of speech and debate, Lily is active with education in Iowa serving on advisory councils for the state and the city of Des Moines. Following graduation Lily will be competing on Western Kentucky University’s speech and debate team next fall.
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Nebraska Debate Institute
held at Millard North High School in Omaha, Nebraska, July 25 – August 2, 2014
T H E C O W S A R E B A C K I N O M A H A ! IMPORTANT DATES: Deposit: May 30 A $200.00 deposit is due for coach and student participants. Send to: Fred Robertson 7508 Washington St. Ralston, NE 68127 ABOUT THE STAFF: Make checks payable to: • Public Forum directors are Aarron Schurevich of Millard North and Nebraska Debate Institute Jill Livingston of Fremont. • Policy directors are Halli Tripe‐Roberts, coach at San‐Antonio Winston Remainder of fees payable 1st day of camp Churchill; and Scott Wike, former coach at Millard South. Other staff includes Dylan Sutton, assistant coach at Omaha Westside; Tim Royers Camp Director: Fred Robertson of Millard West; Chris Spurlock, former NDT debater at University of Camp Host: Aarron Schurevich Texas – San Antonio; and Jeff Roberts, assistant coach at George Mason University. Lincoln‐Douglas: July 25 – August 2 • LD directors are Scott Tomsu, former Westside and Millard West Directors: Scott Tomsu assistant coach and current Elkhorn assistant coach; and Priya Sirohi, graduate assistant in rhetoric at Purdue University. Priya Sirohi • Our camp will be hosted by Aarron Schurevich at one of the nicest Policy Debate: July 25 – August 2 facilities in the state. Directors: Halli Tripe‐Roberts Scott Wike CAMP COSTS: Public Forum: July 25 – August 2 • Our prices remain very low because none of us are in this for the Directors: Aarron Schurevich money and there are no extra charges at NDI. Without question, we Jill Livingston provide the best debate camp bargain in the country: $650 for Policy Debate and $550 for LD and Public Forum (meals, snacks, pop, water, NDI Tournament for all debate divisions: and all copying are included while at camp). Saturday, August 2 • We will once again work to provide housing for students who come in from out of state who do not have someone to stay with in Omaha. Students who request housing will be asked to pay an additional $200 so that we can compensate parents who house students. Students can also make arrangements to stay with family or family friends in Omaha
if that is a possibility for you. • We promise to provide excellent education in a fine facility with great food, closing with a camp competition judged by some of the best debate judges in the Midwest.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Paul Gravley
Class of 1999 alumnus Paul Gravley reflects on the important role speech and debate took in shaping his life.
What are your favorite memories from the activity? I cherish the relationships that were built— especially with mentors. Jane Boyd, my coach—and coaches like Kandi King, Aaron and Cindi Timmons, Kevin Roberts, Marilee Dukes, Patricia Bailey, Jenny Cook, and Minh Luong. All were very instrumental in my life. They supported me through tough times, through good times, through wins and losses. They taught me how to think, how to prepare, and how to win and lose with grace. What are you doing now? I currently serve as the Director of Development for an incredible nonprofit, Helping Restore Ability. The Agency’s mission is to provide in-home support for persons with disabling conditions so they do not have to rely on institutional care. We provide support with daily tasks that many of us take for granted—things
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like bathing, putting on clothes, or even getting out of bed. The goal is to promote independence and opportunity. Speech and debate gave me the perspective to realize that there are people who are not afforded opportunities because they do not fit into the mold society dictates is “normal.” I want my life to be lived in service. Disability is too often left out of diversity conversations, and this role gives me a chance to use my advocacy skills honed in the debate round on behalf of those who are often ostracized and/or confined to institutional care. How has speech and debate impacted your life? Speech and debate broadened my perspective, and more than anything, opened me up to the diversity that exists in the world. It exposed me to people of different colors and creeds,
different languages and orientations. As paradoxical as it sounds, speech and debate made me a much better listener, providing a way to identify and respond to nuance that I would have never noticed. Simply, speech and debate wasn’t just about self-discovery, but also about discovery.
Paul Gravely competed for Grapevine HS, TX from 19951999. He now coaches LincolnDouglas Debate at Northland Christian High School in Houston, TX. Competitive successes include helping coach the TFA state and NFL national champion, Josh Roberts, and coaching the Champion of the 2013 Greenhill Tournament and USA Debate team member, Shania Hunt.
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LOOKING BACK
G. William Scherer February 16, 2014 Dear Mr. Wunn: I am 93 years old and graduated from Mankato, MN high school in 1939. I thought you might be interested in my backgound in debate and its contribution to my life. You might say I grew up with high school debate——my mother was a member of the Lake Crystal, MN debate team of 1907 that won the state championship; my older brother debated in high school as I did. In 1938, our team won the state tournament and qualified for the nationals held that year at Wooster, Ohio. But this was during the depths of the Great Depression and the school board didn’t even consider sending us. I also debated in college for a couple or years but WWII took care of that. My first teaching job was at Hutchinson MN. I had two college majors, Social Studies and Industrial Arts, and taught both. In 1952, the principal asked me if I would start a debate program. I agreed on one condition——if my team ever won its way to a national tournament, we could go. In 1962, we won the Southern Minnesota state tourney and they lived up to our agreement. We went to Missoula, Montana, and lasted six rounds before losing our last debate to the eventual winners—–Gonzaga Prep from Washington state. We finished in 16th place out of some 300 teams—not bad for a high school in a town of about 6,000! I retired from coaching after 16 years. My principal wanted me to take over the woodworking department (which was my hobby and passion in life). I agreed, knowing that I wouldn’t find many debaters in the woodshop! The last ten years of my education career were spent in high school vocational administration. While attending a national convention, I spoke with several publishers asking if they would be interested in a textbook on cabinetmaking. Prentice Hall was indeed interested. The next thing I knew, I had a contract, a $2,000 dollar advance, and a six year deadline. Now my debate experience was really put to work. How to express one’s thoughts in writing, organization, critical thinking, and research techniques all came into play. I completed the text in three years. It hit the market in 1986 and sold well! The publisher asked for an update with additional chapters which was completed a couple of years later. I then tackled another book on furniture building and that was published by Sterling in New York and has sold well. I retired in 1983 after 38 years in education. I am still active and reasonably healthy. After retirement, I opened a small woodworking shop doing furniture repair and refinishing, some cabinet work and wood specialties. I even build cremation urns of wood. Yes, debate and its many lessons has stood me well over a long career. I am sending along a small donation for a wonderful cause. I hope high school debate makes a comeback. We attended invitational tourneys every weekend——but that seems to be a thing of the past. Yours very truly, G. William Scherer Hutchinson, MN 1939 Alumnus
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Donus D. Roberts Quad Ruby Coach Recognition We are proud to honor coaches who have earned their first 1,000 points.
(January 15, 2014 through March 15, 2014)
Rich Percifield
Green River High School, WY
1,264
Lasica Crane
Kingston High School, WA
1,054
Michelle Talbott
Parkersburg South High School, WV
1,253
Callie Campbell Parr
Pau Wa Lu Middle School, NV
1,052
Halli Tripe
Winston Churchill High School, TX
1,242
Beverly Mattox
Moore High School, OK
1,052
Jennifer Hernandez
Downers Grove South High School, IL
1,210
Matthew Prost
Luther Preparatory School, WI
1,050
Jonathan Anderson
Kearney Sr. High School, NE
1,191
Sam L. Schumann
Topeka High School, KS
1,049
Aarron Schurevich
Millard North High School, NE
1,183
Krista Nix-Buckner
Katy High School, TX
1,049
Donna Szumila
Home Educator's Outsourcing Solutions, TX 1,181
Dave DeChristopher
Notre Dame Academy, OH
1,049
Sandra Rodriguez-Iverson Michael E. DeBakey HS For Health Prof., TX
1,176
Stacey Kiggins
Edison High School, VA
1,046
Brad Gibbons
Mountain Crest High School, UT
1,175
Ronald R. Frauenshuh
Milbank High School, SD
1,045
Stephen Pipkin
Glenbrook North High School, IL
1,160
Amy Lynn McQuiggan
Granite City Sr. High School, IL
1,045
Brandon Kendall
Starrs Mill High School, GA
1,132
Celia Laricchia
East Side High School, NJ
1,044
Lori Crawford
Southmoore High School, OK
1,132
Jonathan Yuan
Summit Int'l Preparatory, TX
1,038
Tasha Kneis
Harlingen High School, TX
1,131
Ameena Amdahl-Mason
Clackamas High School, OR
1,036
Thomas Lloyd
The Bronx High School Of Science, NY
1,125
Craig Edgerton
Fluvanna County High School, VA
1,036
Martin M. Zacharia
William Fremd High School, IL
1,097
Laura Hammond Laux
Stillwater Area High School, MN
1,035
Lisa M. Gray
Natrona County High School, WY
1,096
Allen Jeffrey Varley
Rock Springs High School, WY
1,035
Vince Woolums
Iowa City High School, IA
1,095
Anthony Villa
Foothill Technology High School, CA
1,034
Jeanne Malone
Cathedral High School, IN
1,092
Cathleen Ferose
Round Rock Christian Academy, TX
1,032
Lisa Lincoln
Desert Academy, NM
1,086
Maleda Kunkle
Coppell High School, TX
1,031
Michael Trevithick
Smoky Hill High School, CO
1,086
Kia Miller
Carroll High School, IN
1,028
Briea Williams
Ozark High School, MO
1,084
Michael Lau
Kahuku High & Intermediate School, HI
1,026
Suzette Burtoft
Highland High School, OH
1,081
Jonah Hanft
Chisholm Trail High School, TX
1,024
Regina Jennings
Jersey Village High School, TX
1,078
Melisa Elko
Woodcreek High School, CA
1,023
Christopher Stowe
Montgomery High School, TX
1,076
Ben Horwitz
Randolph High School, NJ
1,022
Margaret Berthiaume
Woodward Academy, GA
1,075
Bob McCulley
Carson Valley Middle School, NV
1,022
Adrienne Razavi
Overland High School, CO
1,072
Kelly Threlkeld
Lakewood High School, CO
1,021
Joy Grabeel
Buffalo High School, MO
1,069
Tricia Pletcher
Norton High School, OH
1,013
Weston Elkins
Tompkins High School, TX
1,068
Joan Huey
Princeton High School, TX
1,012
Mariah L. Ervin
New London High School, WI
1,064
Tom George
Huntley High School, IL
1,010
Colleen G. Averill
Lenawee Christian School, MI
1,061
Dan Teimouri
Newport High School, WA
1,007
William Allen Brown
Woodland Park High School, CO
1,060
Dan Lewis
Pine Crest School, FL
1,001
Kristine Lapierre
Vista Murrieta High School, CA
1,056
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Diamond Coach Recognition
Tenth Diamond u TENTh DIAMOND u Ron Underwood Edison Computech HS, CA October 28, 2013 43,863 points
Ron’s NFL membership is dated 1955 at Downey High School in Modesto, CA. His first coaching points were dated September 1963 at Downey High. Following nine years at his alma mater, the next 33 were at Beyer High in Modesto. He has been an assistant at Fresno’s Edison Computech High School since retirement. In those 50+ years, he has coached 168 speakers to Nationals in all events with many semifinalists and finalists. He has also coached 605 speakers to the California High School Speech Championships also with many semifinalists and finalists and seven state champions. To date, he has earned 43,900 coaching points. Ron is a member of both the National Speech & Debate Association and California Speech Hall of Fame. He served
for 25+ years as district chair and many more on the District Committee, with 40+ years on the California Speech Council in many positions. While his speakers were high ranking throughout the years, he feels his greatest accomplishment was the large number of students that he was able to introduce to speech and thus to the improvement of their communication skills—so vital in all walks of like. Ron has always felt that his longevity in forensics has been because of Sharon, his wife of 40+ years. She always traveled with the group, worked the judges room, and for many years, did the NFL merit points in the “big red binder.” He claims the point total would have been much less if she hadn’t kept the point sheets “red-free.”
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Seventh Diamond Jan Heiteen earned her first speaking points as a high school senior many moons ago. With that landmark reading of Amy Lowell’s poem Patterns began her love affair with forensics. She started her coaching career while still a college student at the University of Illinois where she led the speech team at Champaign Central High School. With stops along the way at Maine East High School and Waukegan East High School, she landed at Downers Grove South High school where she taught Speech and English, coached speech and debate, and directed plays for 32 years. Jan’s tenure at DGS includes leading Downers Grove South to 16 team state championships in the IHSA Speech State Finals and coaching more than 70 individual event state champions. Her program also won the IHSA Group Interpretation Team State Championship in 1992. She has coached more than 100 students to the National Speech & Debate Association finals and had national champions in Humorous Interpretation, Poetry, Prose, and Expository. Her team was awarded the Bruno E. Jacob award in 2003, and she was the recipient of the u Seventh DIAMOND u inaugural Albert S. Odom award. One of her proudest moments was in 2007-08 Jan Heiteen Downers Grove South HS, IL when her student, Kyle Ackerman, was selected as the first Student of the Year. December 18, 2013 As a past president of the Illinois Communication Association, Jan remains 19,000 points active as a convention planner and presenter. She has received both the Edith Harrod teaching award and the Sandford President’s award from that organization. She is also a recipient of the Illinois High School Association and the John M. Hires Distinguished Service Awards. In 2009, she was thrilled to be inducted into the National Speech & Debate Association Hall of Fame. In 2012, as she retired from the classroom, Jan was honored by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) as she was selected to the Hall of Fame in the Fine Arts category. She was just the sixth individual to be enshrined in this category, which includes Frank Sferra and Donus Roberts. Though she retired from the classroom in 2012, she still remains active as a coach at DGS, as the Illini district chair, with the National Federation, and as the Illinois High School Association Speech-Individual Events State Manager. She is so pleased to be receiving her seventh diamond and to celebrate the joy of coaching that it represents!
Fifth Diamond André Cossette has coached debate and speech at Gonzaga Prep for 25 years. Under his tenure, Gonzaga Prep has qualified many students to the National Speech & Debate Tournament and has won multiple state championships, but his biggest accomplishment has been increasing the size of the team and fundraising to ensure that every Gonzaga Prep student can go to tournaments and debate camps for little to no cost. André also authored The Art of Debate, a textbook for novice and intermediate debaters of all kinds, which is now in its 12th edition. The Art of Debate will soon be available in four separate iPad editions. André also has founded and run the only LD camp in the Spokane area: the Gonzaga Prep Debate Camp, at which many LD debate champions in the Spokane area have learned.
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u Fifth DIAMOND u N. André Cossette Gonzaga Prep HS, WA December 7, 2013 13,979 points
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Fifth Diamond I have been a coach for 42 years and loved every aspect of competition and helping students grow as speakers and performers. There are so many special moments and memories from over four decades that I could write a book! Two that really stand out were when I went to Cuba with group of our students from Oregon to debate. We debated Cuban students at their high schools. We used the embargo as our topic. They could not believe that we could speak against the embargo when our government was in favor. The other precious moment was when a very shy student finished his first debate and had a smile a mile long! He was so proud that he had debated! I started speech and debate when I was a 14-year-old freshman at Canby High. I became a National Speech & Debate Association member that year! As a student, judge, teacher, and coach, the National Speech & Debate Association has been an organization that has helped young people grow, learn, and be their very best self!
u Fifth DIAMOND u Susan McLain Glencoe HS, OR December 17, 2013 13,001 points
Fifth Diamond Chuck Nicholas is in his 29th year of coaching at Bob Jones Academy in South Carolina and is married to the South Carolina district chair (Gail Nicholas), who also coaches with him. He started in forensics by assisting his then future wife by coaching a student in Interpretation. Subsequently, he married Gail and began co-directing the team, which chartered in 1985. A committee member, a district chair, a national parliamentarian, and a member of the national tab room staff, Chuck has received seven Distinguished Service plaques from the National Speech & Debate Association. He has qualified 74 students to Nationals in every event and has had two national champions (in Extemp Commentary and Storytelling) and several finalists. Twenty-four students in the program have achieved Academic All American status. The team has won four District u Fifth DIAMOND u Sweepstakes. The Bob Jones Academy team has been the South Carolina 1A and Charles (Chuck) Nicholas Bob Jones Academy, SC 2A State Champions 20 times during his tenure. Chuck is the founder of the February 10, 2014 school’s High School Mock Trial program, which won the National Championship 13,000 points in 2004. He has coached Mock Trial on the collegiate level as well. As an actor, he has played various roles in Bob Jones University Classic Player Productions such as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, Montfleury in Cyrano be Bergerac, and Theseus in Midsummer’s Night Dream, to name a few. He has done radio announcing for a local Christian radio station and done voice acting for numerous Christian CDs including Pilgrim’s Progress, Patch the Pirate, and Answers in Genesis. He has published four articles in Rostrum. Chuck has directed nearly 40 high school theater productions. A CDL bus driver, a judge wrangler at local tournaments, and a Christian School Conference speaker, Chuck is the parent of two national qualifiers in LD (2005) and Duo (2011).
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u Fourth DIAMOND u Sharon Volpe North Allegheny Sr HS, PA February 5, 2014 17,814 points
u Third DIAMOND u Nancy Groves East HS - Pueblo, CO November 3, 2013 6,239 points
u Third DIAMOND u Missy Stertzbach Hoover HS, OH February 2, 2014 6,004 points
u Third DIAMOND u Dan Jensen Gothenburg HS, NE February 5, 2014 6,619 points
u Third DIAMOND u David Yastremski Ridge HS, NJ February 5, 2014 12,892 points
u Third DIAMOND u Matthew Brandstetter Fairmont Preparatory Academy, CA March 9, 2014 6,750 points
u Second DIAMOND u Aaron Dechant Shawnee Heights HS, KS December 10, 2013 7,747 points
u Second DIAMOND u Kristi Hodgkiss North Lamar HS, TX December 10, 2013 3,977 points
u Second DIAMOND u Ellen Howard Bandon HS, OR January 14, 2014 3,081 points
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u Second DIAMOND u Edward Workman Parsons HS, KS January 18, 2014 3,015 points
u Second DIAMOND u Kevin Martin Thornton Township HS, IL January 20, 2014 3,009 points
u Second DIAMOND u Daryl Hall Palm Beach Central HS, FL January 21, 2014 3,010 points
u Second DIAMOND u Michael Rutledge Clear Brook HS, TX February 1, 2014 4,794 points
u Second DIAMOND u Gregory McGee Mayde Creek HS, TX February 5, 2014 3,521 points
u Second DIAMOND u Shane Guilbeau Lafayette HS, LA February 9, 2014 5,684 points
u Second DIAMOND u Father Michael Tidd, OSB Delbarton School, NJ February 10, 2014 6,849 points
u Second DIAMOND u Pat Kittel Cottonwood HS, UT March 9, 2014 3,001 points
u First DIAMOND u Travis Hiltbrunner Wylie Sr HS, TX November 3, 2013 2,182 points Rostrum | SPRING 2014 81
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u First DIAMOND u Doug Welton Salem Hills HS, UT November 18, 2013 1,500 points
u First DIAMOND u Gavin Couvelha Valley Center HS, KS November 20, 2013 4,168 points
u First DIAMOND u Josh Munro Glacier HS, MT December 27, 2013 1,501 points
u First DIAMOND u Jeff Schmauch Riverside HS, SC January 5, 2014 1,501 points
u First DIAMOND u Kevin Hamrick Montgomery Bell Academy, TN January 16, 2014 1,581 points
u First DIAMOND u John Rademacher Madison West HS, WI January 19, 2014 1,525 points
u First DIAMOND u Stephen Goldberg Sacramento Jesuit HS, CK McClatchy HS, and Nevada Union HS, CA January 20, 2014 1,760 points
u First DIAMOND u Cory Clark Shay Gwynedd Mercy Academy, PA January 26, 2014 1,503 points
u First DIAMOND u Michelle LaFond Falmouth HS, ME January 26, 2014 1,501 points
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u First DIAMOND u Rachael Evenson Shakopee Sr HS, MN February 10, 2014 1,500 points
u First DIAMOND u Frank Odell Staples Motley HS, MN February 18, 2014 1,501 points
u First DIAMOND u Ryan Swartz Bishop McGuinness HS, OK February 22, 2014 1,503 points
u First DIAMOND u Nolan DeWispelare Pius X HS, NE February 23, 2014 1,501 points
u First DIAMOND u David Weston New Trier Township HS, IL February 27, 2014 1,502 points
u First DIAMOND u Margo Batha Los Alamos HS, NM February 27, 2014 1,917 points
u First DIAMOND u Nancy Nixon Ouray HS, CO March 2, 2014 1,500 points
u First DIAMOND u Audra Langston Kingwood HS, TX March 6, 2014 2,224 points
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District in Detail District Committee Tracey L. Repa, Chair Buffalo Grove HS – Buffalo Grove, IL
Michael Greenstein Glenbrook North HS – Northbrook, IL
Eric M. Oddo Niles West HS – Skokie, IL
Darrell H. Robin
Northern Illinois
Schaumburg HS – Schaumburg, IL
Aaron Vinson New Trier Township HS – Winnetka, IL
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Tell us a little about the Northern Illinois district and what makes it unique. The Northern Illinois district is expanding in size. Currently, there are 39 schools in our district, and 28 schools with 273 student entries in the national qualifying tournament. We have hit the tipping point where the growth is no longer one or two schools a year but four to six. This means that we have to actively examine our processes from the past to see if they still fit for the size of the district. On a more personal level, the coaches in this district are connected by good friendships, which their teams emulate. This sense of connection adds to great moments during competition that will forever inspire the individuals of this district.
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What challenges do you face as a district? With growth comes the opportunity to define clearly who we are and why being a member of this organization is vital to the growth of speech and debate in Illinois. How do we make the lives of our coaches easier? How do we develop competitors to be great members of society? We need to focus on finding common ground, developing ownership, and recognizing our potential. Common Ground: Our leadership is determined to grow the bonds between event lines. In general, the goal is to reach out between schools and events and let that be our strength in growing the district. Ownership: We plan to hold more meetings (with good food) where we can have more of an
exchange of ideas. We are looking to opening up communication between members who have been around a long time to develop our younger schools. Potential: We have the resources of the National Speech & Debate Association at our fingertips. With patience, it's possible to bring teams along so that all of our goals can be met. What advice would you share with other district leaders? First, give the district a voice to respond to the current issues at hand. Often a committee is formed of five people who specialize in one or two events. Knowing the complexities of all of the events is daunting. Reach out and let the separate voices
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of the district have a hand in the landscape. Second, developing a district is a long-term process. In our area, a team may have to travel three hours east to west to attend a meeting or the tournament. Finding funding, support by the administration, or even educating the team to grasp the importance of participation is complex and takes time. This issue of Rostrum talks about "the state of speech and debate." Are there any exciting trends in your area? Middle School is starting to happen in Illinois. Seven years ago it was not common talk, but now schools are discussing the option. In seven more years, it will be thriving! What tips do you have for new coaches? The National Qualifier is an inspirational tournament! The students who attend know something special is going on. They want the very best to represent them. The flip from being individualschool-centric to district-centric is not uncommon! As we gear up for the National Tournament this June, do you have any advice for students or coaches who will be attending for the first time? Find a mentor school. Last year, two of our schools mentored a new team who had a qualifier. All three schools stayed at the same venue, checked in with each other for meals and transportation, and hung out together during rounds. The new school found themselves carried through the week with care. Is there anything else you would like to add? As a district chair, it is easy to focus on the complaints. Keep those people around you who offer perspective. Talk with each other. I remind my students that they are in a communication activity. As leaders, we need to remind ourselves of the very same thing. This Northern Illinois district is focused on opportunity, and the future looks very promising.
Beyond the Committee: Capturing the Spirit of Northern Illinois "When I came to Rolling Meadows, I took over a very small team. The 'NFL' wasn't even something I'd heard of. Through the community of fantastic coaches, I gained experience and became a judge at the national qualifying tournament. Eventually, in 2005, I entered my first student. Two years later, I had my first national qualifier. Since then, I've tried to field a competitive (albeit small) team, and have had moderate success. I could not have done any of this without the encouragement and support of the coaches in our district, and I will forever be grateful." — Michael F. Concialdi, Advisor, Rolling Meadows High School "One of my current seniors, when he was a sophomore, saw all five of our Congressional Debate qualifiers advance to finals at the National Tournament; he turns to me after postings and says, "Our district is so legit." — Jeffrey Hannan, Advisor, Evanston Township High School, IL "I had not taken a team to Nationals before. Last year, my student's first year doing Extemp and Impromptu, he qualified in Extemp, so we took the trip to Birmingham! Since I had no idea what I was getting into, we tagged along with other schools from our district. It was an amazing experience. My favorite part was the coach collaboration—when we'd watch each other's students and give feedback— because we weren't separate teams anymore, we were a district team. After my student was eliminated from Extemp, and then didn't continue on to the third round of Impromptu, I was worried he'd be bored or sad. Instead, he started getting Prose suggestions for the following year from the other
competitors who went to help coach/judge the Middle School division! He had a blast and went on to compete in Extemp, Impromptu, and Prose this year—which was soooo out of his comfort zone, but fun!" — Jessica Maciejewski, Coach, Wheeling High School, IL "One of my students knew that a Buffalo Grove student was losing her voice. My team rallied and found Throat Coat tea, a cup, and hot water. My HI student said to me, 'I want the final round to be fair; I don't want her to lose her voice, and that be a reason she gets marked down. I want an even playing field.' It was great to see them embrace the Buffalo Grove student and want to help her so she could give the best performance she could give." — Wanda Teddy, Advisor, Antioch High School, IL "I had a national qualifier our first year as competitors. We haven't advanced anyone to Nationals the past two years, but we’ve come close, and we feel it may happen again. In addition to talent, work, dedication, and determination, patience is also a key feature to any successful group or organization. Yes, we could very easily say, 'We’re not going to Nationals anymore, so what’s the point?' But quitting is easy. The National Speech & Debate Association, and forensics in general, offers too many life-enhancing qualities that students can take advantage of beyond competition— for these qualities, as described in the Code of Honor, will be carried by all of us for a lifetime." — Thomas Fore, Advisor, Lena-Winslow High School, IL
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PUBLIC DEBATE PROGRAM 2014 PROGRAMMING
Academic Term and Summer Debate Programs
Middle School The MSPDP is the fastest-‐growing debate network. Debating is designed for th th students from 5 -‐8 grade. The dynamic, interactive format features points of information and argumentative heckling. Outstanding learning environment – required judge certification for all critics, oral and written feedback for all debates, standards/skills based assessment rubric.
High School The HSPDP includes pre-‐announced and impromptu topic debating. Outstanding practice for college/university and international debating. Textbook, teacher guide, online curricular materials and seminars facilitate instruction. All PDP programming is extraordinarily low cost and sustainable. Integrated professional and leadership training for students.
International High School Debate training in three popular international formats. Planning is now underway for upcoming competitions and debate exchanges in a half-‐dozen countries. Opportunities available for any US high school student. For More Information Contact John Meany Executive Director – PDP Claremont McKenna College john.meany@cmc.edu
Tens of thousands of students participate in programming in 20 countries. US students are involved in class public speaking and debate activities, public debates and roundtable discussions, and tournament competitions. PDP students have attended tournaments and debate exchanges in more than 15 countries. Students who debate in competition use a proprietary debate format designed to maximize learning outcomes for secondary school students. The MS/HSPDP formats are innovative debate models – they apply challenging educational standards to combine rigorous practice with accessibility, intensity, and fun. Partner schools participate in tournament competitions, teacher workshops, judge certification training, and other sponsored academic and professional events. MS/HSPDP schools have access to online debate curricular materials and streaming resources. Students may participate in supplemental activities, including international competitions, educational exchanges, essay contests, and leadership training, professional communication, and civic and social action programs.
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National Middle School and High School Debate Programs (MS/HSPDP & CHSSA) The Public Debate Program is the fastest growing educational/competitive debate outreach network, with class and tournament programming in 20 countries. More than 100,000 teachers and students will participate this year; the program expansion plan is designed to reach more than 50,000 students within the next 3 years. Public Debate Program secondary school instructional materials are integrated in national and international curricula. Major non‐profit organizations and universities use PDP resources to teach civil rights, professional communication, girl’s and women’s empowerment, business law, and argumentation. The Middle School/High School Public Debate Program (MS/HSPDP) proprietary competitive debate formats were developed to maximize student educational outcomes, accelerating standards‐based learning and promoting sophisticated public speaking, critical thinking, research, argumentation, and refutation skills. Summer instruction offers appropriate training for elite debating, including MS/HSPDP league competition and NFL events (PDP debaters have won NFL LD an TOC Policy championships, for example). There is also training for the California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) parliamentary debate format, an impromptu model developed at Claremont.
International High School Debate (Multiple Formats) The International Public Debate Program is a leader in international debating for high school students. Planning is now underway for 2014 events in Mexico, Turkey, Slovakia, China, Czech Republic, Korea, Peru, and more. Summer instruction prepares students for competition in 3 popular international debate formats. Programming includes an audition for 2014‐15 international traveling teams; the summer session includes a multi‐format tournament.
Leadership and Professional Communication Program Using the curricular materials, methods, and individual and group presentation exercises developed for businesses, non‐profit organizations, and higher education faculty and students, the Leadership and Professional Communication Program provides training in extemporaneous speaking, roundtable discussion and negotiation, multimedia presentation, project management, interviewing and resume writing, and social professional networking. Students prepare school and community projects for evaluation by field professionals, including university faculty, lawyers, financial analysts, and non‐profit organization staff from the nation’s leading academic institutions, businesses, and social support organizations. Students are eligible to audition for the 2014‐15 Civics in Action program, a social and political advocacy group promoting innovative ideas and workable, sustainable educational and community policies.
The Claremont Difference Format and summer program certification required for all institute faculty and judges • Staff includes founders of MS/HSPDP and CHSSA Parliamentary Debate formats, authors of 16 debate textbooks, coaches of a score of national debate champions • 4‐1 student‐faculty ratio • Small group instruction with elective options for high school students (student‐directed learning) • Cutting‐edge theory and practice • Coaches of US teams for more than 25 major international tournaments • All programs – Essay training with college writing consultants and meetings with college admission staff
Three sessions featuring instruction in the MSPDP format, the largest and fastest growing debate th th model for 5 ‐8 grade students – Third (August) supersession includes a championship tournament
June 23‐28 & July 7‐12 & August 1‐9 HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE One session featuring instruction in the HSPDP/CHSSA debate formats
July 20‐27 INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE & AUDITION FOR US‐INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC DEBATE PROGRAM Training for US students interested in participating in international debating in multiple formats; integrated tournament and audition for team tournament travel
June 21‐28 LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION Public speaking, interviewing, roundtable discussion, team building, resume design, program management, and leadership skill development – Students complete civic action projects
July 28‐August 4
PROGRAM DIRECTOR John Meany Director of Forensics Claremont McKenna College Claremont Colleges Debate Union john.meany@cmc.edu
COACH PROFILE
Chuck & Gail Nicholas
Chuck and Gail Nicholas have been coaching at Bob Jones Academy in Mauldin, South Carolina, for more than 30 years. Gail is a four-diamond coach and Chuck is a five-diamond coach.
How did you become involved in speech and debate? Gail: I got “volunteered” into taking the team. A science teacher needed another teacher to go on trips with his small team, and I was the lucky one! When that teacher left and the team became mine, I “volunteered” Chuck to help me. Chuck was a speech major in college; I was a Social Studies major. I had a lot of catching up to do. Oratory is my favorite event. Chuck: While dating, Gail asked me to coach a student in Interpretation. This year, I taught the second daughter of my first student. Although I had studied speech in college, I had to learn all about the debate world. Probably LincolnDouglas debate is now my favorite event to coach. Why did you decide to become a coach? Chuck: Coaching in and out of school is the best way to reach students primarily due to the level of personal involvement. And if I am truly an educator, then reaching kids is my calling. Gail: Although I did not begin my teaching career with coaching
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speech and debate as a goal, once I got involved with coaching, I realized this could be my greatest outreach to students. Did you have any mentors? Chuck: Gladys Robertson of Mauldin High School helped us navigate Christian school participation in a predominately secular arena. Joe Siren of Allendale Fairfax High School encouraged us to host our first tournament which was a weather-related disaster (and we have hosted 27 more since). Both reminded us constantly that it is all about the kids. Gail: Gladys Robertson (who was the first district chair for the state of South Carolina) receives full credit for helping us stick with coaching. She mentored me specifically in the tab room world, which was quite the eye-opening experience the first year I helped at Districts. Her love for speech and debate was inspiring and very contagious. We also credit Steven Davis, who brought us into the computer tab world. We have used the computer skills he taught us to tab tournaments all over North and South Carolina.
Tell us a little about your school and why your program is unique. Gail: Our private, Christian school has 300+ students and about 30 active student members in the Association. We attend 15 tournaments in South Carolina and adjoining states, and we never compete on Sundays. Many of our students are involved in mock trial, music, sports, and church-related activities. A lot of our instruction is given in one of the six speech classes offered, supplemented by once a week mandatory coaching sessions at lunch, during free periods, or after school. Although we are one of the smallest schools involved in South Carolina speech and debate, we have managed to grow one of the largest teams and have remained one of the oldest programs in the state. What challenges do you face as coaches and educators? Chuck: A big one for us is keeping kids who have many other options interested and working consistently hard to prepare for tournaments. In our area, there are two or three big programs that habitually win big and often enough that sometimes
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marginally interested students get discouraged and quit. And then there is the “worry” about funding. We raise about 70% of our annual budget by hosting a large, single tournament as our only fundraising venture. Competing with schools that have classes for their teams makes us realize how hard it is to maintain an after-school activity. How has coaching changed you? Gail: Because I did not start out as a speech teacher, the activity has grown me in my speech skills. I have learned to focus on the fact that trophies do not measure success in the program, but rather what the students become and how they use their speech and debate beyond their years in high school. Chuck: I think I am learning how to better reach students of various abilities, personalities, and learning styles. As two individuals who have helped shape speech and debate in South Carolina, what is your advice for new coaches looking to grow their own programs? Chuck: Do not get discouraged. Technically, you are going to lose a lot more than you win initially. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember it is all about the kids, and the payoff is not immediate. Stick to it and you will change lives! Gail: South Carolina is unique in that our coaches are competitive but also very friendly. All have the spirit of helping each other and seeing South Carolina speech and debate grow. So, don’t give up. Let your program, whether big or small, grow through its own successes. Ask seasoned coaches lots of questions. Use the many resources available
today through the National Speech & Debate Association! In what ways has the Association helped you as a coach? Chuck: The plethora of materials available helps. Gail: Although coach recognition is not my goal, it has been encouraging to receive acknowledgment from an organization for which I volunteer. As the longest serving South Carolina district chair, I have appreciated the support always available from the national office. How does participation in speech and debate change your students? Chuck: Students speak more confidently and logically. The ability to think on their feet and articulate what they believe is one of the greatest skills they acquire. Gail: For 30 years, I have watched students blossom through participation in speech and debate. Challenging intelligent high school students outside the classroom is rewarding. Even those who seemingly accomplished little at tournaments have taken their skills into the workforce with success. Probably the most rewarding aspect of coaching is mentoring students who need adult guidance in their lives during high school. In what ways do you see speech and debate preparing your students for college and beyond? Chuck: Our students go on to college and naturally are looked up to as leaders in student organizations, according to the administrators. By virtue of their own grateful “thank yous” years later, they have become better
lawyers, doctors, missionaries, teachers, preachers. Gail: Over the years, we have heard from many of our students thanking us for the skills they got from speech and debate. Many say it made college easier. Many say they still use these high school skills in their daily occupations. Often, students in med school have written saying that it was high school speech and debate that got them through their interviews! Tell us about your favorite memory of the activity or an experience that left a lasting impact on you. Chuck: Winning the first of two national titles in Atlanta, Georgia, in the Ebenezer Baptist Church came as a complete surprise. Even small schools can win on the big stage if you work hard. Gail: Forensics has been a family activity. How many husbands and wives get to teach at the same school and also coach a team together? Our sons have probably attended more tournaments than most because they attended from the time they could walk. Seeing my own sons grow up and compete successfully has been a joy for me. Christopher attended the 2005 nationals in Philadelphia, and Benjamin attended the 2011 nationals in Dallas. Both of them have gone on to major in Communications and to continue using the family skills! What would be your advice for graduating seniors? Chuck: Use the skills you developed in high school to assist others. Gail: Come back and judge for your team!
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The Academic All American award recognizes students who have earned the degree of Superior Distinction (750 points); earned a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent); received an ACT score of 27 or higher, or SAT score of 2000 or higher; completed at least 5 semesters of high school; and demonstrated outstanding character and leadership.
MISSOURI (continued) Evan Schleicher Alex Stubblefield Conor Wadle
Rockhurst High School Rockhurst High School Willard High School
MISSISSIPPI Gillian Purser
Petal High School
ARIZONA Heidi Artigue
Chaparral High School
CALIFORNIA Aaron Chow Fillip Krasovski Ross Mattheis Zoe Morgan
Gabrielino High School Sherman Oaks CES Lodi High School Los Altos High School
MONTANA Allison Foust Mason Gedlaman Mary Gross Colter Norick
Columbia Falls High School Columbia Falls High School Columbia Falls High School Columbia Falls High School
GEORGIA Sydney Apple
Marist School
NEBRASKA Arria Lakha Mithila Noronha Curtis Stokes Grady Wiedeman
Norfolk High School Millard North High School Millard North High School Norfolk High School
IOWA Murphey Burke Julianna Courard-Hauri Elena Hildebrandt Maxwell Pilcher Jenna Pokorny Luke Theuma Reid Wade
Des Moines Roosevelt High School Des Moines Roosevelt High School Des Moines Roosevelt High School Des Moines Roosevelt High School Des Moines Roosevelt High School Des Moines Roosevelt High School Des Moines Roosevelt High School
NEW JERSEY Nathaniel Schwamm
Millburn High School
OHIO Cara Clark Robert L. Craig
Beavercreek High School Perry High School
OKLAHOMA Adiba Khan Lawrence Zhou
Norman North High School Bartlesville High School
SOUTH DAKOTA Daniel Garland
Sturgis Brown High School
TEXAS Noah Fanous Parth Kalaria Jacob Kramer Gabriel Levine Davis Metzger Eric Gray Moeller Peter Oathout David Ratnoff Gregory Ross Ademali Sengal Samuel Spence Laura Wolff
All Saints Episcopal School Trinity Valley School Summit Int'l Preparatory Lamar High School - Houston Geneva School Of Boerne Geneva School Of Boerne Lamar High School - Houston Lamar High School - Houston Lamar High School - Houston Lamar High School - Houston Lamar High School - Houston Ridge Point High School
VIRGINIA Jenneca Graber-Grace
Madison County High School
IDAHO Sean Hyde
Skyline High School
ILLINOIS Yianni Kinnas Daniel Lastres Shreya Rao Gabrielle Roberts
Hinsdale Central High School Hinsdale Central High School Hinsdale Central High School Hinsdale Central High School
INDIANA Alan Min
West Lafayette High School
KENTUCKY Brian Anderson Joey Gearon
Larue County High School Larue County High School
MINNESOTA Annalise Lamberty
Champlin Park High School
MISSOURI Tiana Brownen Grant Higgins Patrick Innes Trevor Lutjen Samuel Moore Ashleigh Pearce
Seneca High School Blue Springs High School The Pembroke Hill School Blue Springs High School Blue Springs High School Blue Springs High School
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YOUR SECOND PARENT. YOUR BEST FRIEND. YOUR SATURDAY SITTER. YOUR NUMBER ONE FAN. YOUR MENTOR.
YOUR COACH NOMINATE A COACH OF THE YEAR
THEY RECOGNIZE YOUR GREATNESS. WHY NOT RETURN THE FAVOR?
Visit the National Speech & Debate Association website at
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Student Service Citation, 9th Degree (900+ points) Cindy M. Umana Marshall High School
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Student Service Citation, 2nd Degree (200+ points) Jack Bonin Plano Sr. High School Stanley Ho San Gabriel High School Alhambra High School Andrew Quach Aidan Barker Plano Sr. High School Eva Ruth Christophel Home Educator’s Outsourcing Solutions Andres Vazquez Arroyo High School Christian M. Farris Marshall High School Plano East Senior High School Pranav Sheth Theodore Ebarb Chaminade High School Arroyo High School Steven Truong Drew Swope Oak Park & River Forest High School East Carteret High School Princess Wright Christian Eble Chaminade High School Wadsworth City School Gabe Reed Ashlee Macalino Chaminade College Prep Arroyo High School Ryan Yu Ruben J. Flores East Grand Forks Sr. High School Plano Sr. High School Stephanie Boone Curtis Milby Larue County High School Chaminade High School Rory Spillane Molly Graham Bethel Park High School Muscatine High School Shania L. Maylone Erynn R. Mitchell Golden High School Lebanon High School Aaron Jennings Emma K. Shelton East Grand Forks Sr. High School Hinsdale Central High School Georgie Sadler Eric Doan Arroyo High School Ashley Rader Connersville Sr. High School Hinsdale Central High School Presleigh Renner Georgette Voss Buffalo Grove High School Emma Jean Crosswhite Central High School - Springfield Plano Sr. High School Daniel Duncan Allegra Hardin David City High School Truman High School Olivia Wright Jenneca Graber-Grace Madison County High School Charles Tyler Kinder Plano Sr. High School Mars Hill Bible School Allison Young Healy Gier Schaumburg High School Blaine High School Christine E. Menge Kristina Veit Plano Sr. High School Jessica Ma Plano Sr. High School Barrett Young Nixa High School Claire Lamman Canon City High School Luke Minske Chanhassen High School Overland High School Alex Vidmar Tommy Chitwood Fond Du Lac High School Cameron Keegan Analy High School Mackenzie Birkey Sheboygan South High School Jessie Elliot Lindale High School Mikaela Meyer Chesterton High School Sania Zaffar Schaumburg High School Erin McGarel Morristown West High School Kristen Chapa Princeton High School Allison Hopfer Bishop McGuinness High School Tristan James Madison County High School
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Student Service Citation, 1st Degree (100+ points) Madeline Moreno Laramie High School Atira Neely Laramie High School Lincoln High School Nicole E. Ramirez ZZ Wright Plano Sr. High School Grayson Brookshire George Rogers Clark High School Max Cline Skyline High School Emma Hollingsworth Pine View School Pine View School Naba Rahman Ridge Zimmerman Plymouth High School Plano Sr. High School Chris Durdin William Haynes The Montgomery Academy Muscatine High School Greyson William Cory Andre Dupuis Pine View School Pine View School Devin Faulhaber Michael Fiocco Loyola-Blakefield High School Laramie High School Christopher Izzo Bailey Macejak Pine View School Pine View School Shana Sandborn Sam Schimek Pine View School Arroyo High School Lanny Tran Spencer Wawak Hinsdale Central High School Pine View School Chris Winton-Burnette Michaela Posner La Reina High School Chanhassen High School Elin Ellefson Yosha Singh Plano Sr. High School Hillcrest High School Anurag Tripathy Matthew Depero Wadsworth City School Eliza Lynch Devlin Assumption High School Hoover High School Gabrielle Fatzinger Zach Friedman Pine View School Dean Fults Belleville West High School Hinsdale Central High School Daniel Lastres Alex Luu San Gabriel High School Sunrise Christian Academy Zachary McElfresh Rachel McGee Independence Truman High School Rachel Pospisil Oak Park & River Forest High School Harrisonville High School Caitlin Hahn Harrison W. Kenner Glenbrook South High School North Allegheny Sr. High School Sarah Ricci Scarlett Hammond St. Frederick High School Michael Alexander Independence Truman High School Batseba Berhane Plano Sr. High School Miranda Crowell Sprague High School Tucker Hammer Sioux Falls Lincoln High School Chanhassen High School Austin Breuer Annie Cappetta Hinsdale Central High School Jackson Cobb Eagan High School Kylie Davis Widefield High School Samantha Hanan Pine View School Benjamin Heying Eagan High School John-Ryan Kennelly Pine View School Sanchita Mukherjee Pine View School Gabrielle Roberts Hinsdale Central High School Shelby Slade Douglas MacArthur High School Abigail Jade Zoller Muscatine High School Christa Beveridge Shikellamy High School Danville High School Emma Jackson
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Student Service Citation, 1st Degree (100+ points) Holly Reinl Sheboygan South High School Timothy Shertzer Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts Stow-Munroe Falls High School Mitchell Felan Connor P. Hayes Republic High School Jillian Buxton Westmoore High School Justine Jung Gabrielino High School Axel Sarkissian Chaminade College Prep Danville High School Austin Barringer Kendra Henggeler Maryville R-II High School American Fork High School Morgan Lunt Emily Zimmerman Middletown High School Great Falls Russell High School Andrew Jacob Austin Shaylyn Benson Madison High School Columbus Community High School Wyatt James Carson Hannah Jayne Cubbage Great Falls Russell High School Skyline High School Julia Hall Caleb Jones Home Educator’s Outsourcing Solutions Hoover High School McKayla Morris Shawna Najacht Sheboygan South High School Orono High School Emily Noyes Margaret Pavek Eagle Valley High School Red Bank Regional High School Sarah Elizabeth Vates Danielle Wegner Chanhassen High School Trinity Preparatory School Molly Wuerz Haley Brahmbhatt Chanhassen High School Maryville R-II High School Sarah Henggeler Hannah Welhoff Harrisonville High School Abraham Rincon Arroyo High School La Junta High School Jacob Dittburner Alexander Fergusson Orono High School Pete Freeman Noblesville High School Carrollton High School Alexandria Kilgore Ariel Leung The Bronx High School Of Science Gilmour Academy Brynn Alexander Alli Bieberle El Dorado High School Joseph Blakey Oak Park & River Forest High School Lincoln High School Phylicia S. Brown Hayley Cheney-Kane Kamehameha Schools Madison County High School Ian Coppage Alex Decker Lebanon High School Faith Hadley El Dorado High School Jada Michelle Hinderberger Sunrise Christian Academy Jasper Hunt Laramie High School Priya Kattappurath Buffalo Grove High School Marist School Elizabeth Mei Kelly Angela Landgraf Sheboygan South High School Erika Mertz Hinsdale Central High School MarShae Morris Klein High School Emma L. Parssi Wellington High School Abby L. Plumley East Grand Forks Sr. High School Hollis Rammer Sheboygan South High School Victoria Sandoval Elko High School Simi Singh Trinity Preparatory School Addy Stafford Hinsdale Central High School Madi Thibert East Grand Forks Sr. High School George Hibbs Holy Ghost Prep Princeton High School Connor D. Morrison
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NFL and NFHS Members Get steep discounts (as much as $990*) for credit in forensics coaching/teaching instruction from Truman State University.
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Directing the Middle or High School Speech and Debate Program Summer Term 2014: June 2-July 27 (Eight Weeks)
Fully Online - $230 per credit hour flat rate*
This course seeks to serve the needs of those secondary school educators and co-curricular advisors who have been assigned the responsibility of supervising a speech and debate program at the secondary level. Students will explore basic topics related to the pedagogy of forensics, the management of forensics programs, and the professional issues associated with the coaching role. Discussion of theatre, mock trial, and related programs is included. This 8-week, fully-online course includes content on a range of topics of interest to the new director, as well as new insights for directors with more experience. For new directors with competitive background, the course is designed to bring insights into questions of philosophy, pedagogy, and organizational management. Participants complete the course with finished lesson plans, exercises, and resources both they and their peers have developed. The Instructor: Dr. Kevin Minch is a Professor of Communication, Director of the Truman Institute, and Dean of the Joseph Baldwin Academy at Truman State University. He was Truman’s Director of Forensics for 10 years, During his tenure students captured multiple national titles in debate and speech events. He currently serves as a National Federation of State High School Associations College Advisor and Speech, Debate, and Theatre Consultant.
Visit pd.truman.edu/DOF.asp for more information or call (660) 785-5384. Content developed in partnership with the NFL, NFHS, and the Educational Theatre Association. * Discounts vary based on enrollment in undergraduate or graduate sections and
state of residency. Residents of some states may be ineligible by law. $25 online course fee also applies.
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Careers Director of Forensics / Director of Debate Opening Apple Valley High School (MN) is seeking an experienced coach to lead the program as a Director of Forensics or Director of Debate. Each brings with it unique administrative and coaching responsibilities. Expertise in debate and/or speech along with the willingness and ability to facilitate the debate program is desired. Apple Valley is an established speech and debate program with a supportive administration and strong parent support. Teaching positions in core disciplines are available for applicants. Contact Kathleen Johnson, Director of Speech, at Kathleen.Johnson@district196.org or Pam Cady Wycoff at Pam.Wycoff@district196.org regarding your questions and application procedures. Battle Ground Academy Seeks Head Speech Coach/Teacher and Assistant Coach Battle Ground Academy is a K-12 college preparatory school located in historic Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville. We are seeking a head coach/speech and forensics class teacher with extensive experience, one who understands the requirements to take over a nationally competitive program. We also seek an assistant coach (several teaching positions are available). After school, weekend work, and travel are required of these positions. The assistant coach will assist the head coach with all team activities and duties. The Battle Ground Academy Speech & Debate Team participates in the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League, the National Speech & Debate Association, and the current coach chartered an NCFL program still in its infancy. Please send a cover letter and resumé to larry.mcelroy@mybga.org and cheryl.ward@mybga.org and visit our website at www.4bga.org for more information about our school. Bay Area Debate Academy Seeks Part-Time Coaches Bay Area Debate Academy is looking for part-time coaches to teach speech and debate classes. We have offices in Saratoga and Fremont, CA. We teach students from grades 2-12, but most of our students are 6th-8th grade. Ability to work weekends and after school is a must. We prefer coaches with previous competitive experience; teachers with credentials is a plus. We teach all events, but LD and PF debate are most common. Please visit our website, www.bayareadebate.com, for more information about us.
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Boston Debate League Seeks Applicants, Multiple Positions Available The Boston Debate League is seeking applicants for an After School Program Manager, a Director of After School Programs, and Evidence Based Argumentation (EBA) Coordinators (HS and MS). Visit www.speechanddebate.org/ careers for more information. Cardinal Education–China Seeking Academic Directors Cardinal Education is seeking Academic Directors to join a successful team of educational consultants who provide toptier admissions advising, tutoring, and test prep. The Academic Directors will operate in Shanghai, China as a member of Cardinal Education–China, the firm’s latest expansion. Since 2004, Cardinal Education has provided high-caliber mentors, tutors and academic coaches to students throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, the United States, and Seoul, South Korea. The firm is excited to carry its outstanding reputation to Shanghai, China. What truly sets us apart is that we help to build students’ confidence and personal drive as they improve their academic performance. For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org/careers. Desert Vista High School Seeks Assistant Director of Forensics Desert Vista High School, a college prep school, in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an assistant Director of Forensics. Duties would include assisting in general team management as well as directing or assisting in at least one debate or speech event/ genre. This may lead to a full time teaching position at Desert Vista High School. For information about the school go to http://desertvista.schoolfusion.us; for information about the team, please go to www.tstdc.com. Please send all inquiries and resumes to Erik Dominguez at edominguez@ tempeunion.org.
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Debate Instructor and Director of Debate, Glenbrook South High School (IL)
Millburn High School Seeks Assistant Speech and Debate Coaches
Debate Instructor and Director of Debate – Glenbrook South High School (IL) is seeking a director of the nationally recognized GBS Debate Team. This individual will coordinate debate instruction, team preparation, and other activities associated with a top ranked program. Previous debate coaching is required and head coaching experience preferred. A full time teaching position accompancies this appointment. (Please fill out an online application for the teaching position.) Candidates working towards certification may be considered. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Jim Shellard and also complete an online application at www.glenbrook225. org/district/Career-Opportunities/Applications. Dr. Shellard can be reached at (847) 486-4590, by email at jshellard@ glenbrook225.org, or by mail at 4000 West Lake Street, Glenview, IL 60026.
Millburn High School in Millburn, NJ has an available position for an assistant LD debate coach. Assistant coaches will assist the Forensics coach with all team activities and duties, with particular emphasis on coaching and judging in their area(s) of expertise. Millburn currently competes in NFL, CFL, and NJFL (New Jersey Forensic League) circuits in all Individual Events, Congressional Debate, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas. Applicants should have experience participating in and coaching events. The coaching positions are extra-curricular; however, numerous teaching positions, in all subject areas, are currently available. See http://www.applitrack.com/ millburnnj/onlineapp/default.aspx for a current listing of FT/ PT, both tenure and nontenure track, positions. Appropriate New Jersey certification is required for teaching positions. Substitute certification and security clearance is required for extracurricular positions. Stipends for regular coaching responsibilities are provided, with additional compensation for judging and/or chaperone at local and national tournaments. Inquiries should be addressed to Forensics Coach Edison Sanon at nevras@yahoo.com.
The Hockaday School Seeking Full-Time Director of Debate and Forensic Activities The Hockaday School is seeking a full-time Director of Debate and Forensic Activities, Middle and Upper Schools, beginning with the 2014-15 school year. The Hockaday School educates young women to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing, interconnected world. Hockaday teachers strongly support single-gender education and understand how girls learn best. They value and respect their colleagues, further School-wide, divisional, and departmental goals, and demonstrate a commitment to the ideals expressed in the Tenets of Faculty Excellence. For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org/careers. Lee County School System Seeking Debate Coach Lee County School System is seeking to employ a Debate Coach for the 2014-15 school year. Preferably certified in Secondary English. If interested, contact Kevin Dowling, High School Principal, at dowlingke.lee.k12.ga.us or Mike Davis at davismi@lee.k12.ga.us.
MPOLY (Korea Poly School) Seeking Debate Teacher MPOLY (Korea Poly School) is currently seeking a Debate Teacher to provide instruction in debating and public speaking skills for middle school students. We are a language school catering to students who have higher level English skills, many of whom have studied abroad. The successful candidate will teach according to an established curriculum and work with other debate teachers to plan and coordinate events as well as help prepare students for competition. Interested persons should apply ASAP by sending a current resume, photo, and letter describing their interest and qualifications to Jennifer at jenswan@outlook.com. For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org/careers. New Trier Township District Seeks Two Assistant Coaches Winnetka Campus seeks assistant coaches for Congressional Debate and Public Forum Debate. Position runs from September through June, at an average of five hours per week. Applicant should have: 1. Experience as speech and debate instructor/participant. 2. Ability to guide and develop student growth in the areas of performance, research, and competitive strategy under the direction of Head Coach(es.) 3. Good judgment and maturity in meeting job expectations. 4 Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively. Visit www.speechanddebate.org/careers for more information.
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Careers North Star Academy Seeks Full Time Speech and Debate Instructor North Star Academy is a high-achieving charter school in Newark, New Jersey, and is looking for a full time speech and debate instructor. This position is both a coaching and teaching position, as debate is an elective class at North Star in addition to a team. The chosen applicant may also be asked to teach a section of U.S. History II for seniors. While previous competitive debate experience is required, teaching experience is not. North Star houses an internal certification and training program for new teachers that interested applicants can elect to take in the event they are not certified. The team currently competes in Lincoln-Douglas and speech events, though interested applicants should feel free to take the team in a different direction if they prefer. North Star is committed to having an active debate program and will invest greatly in applicants who show desire to build the team. Interested candidates may contact the current coach, Jessica Ehmke, with any questions at jehmke@northstaracademy.org or apply directly at http://ow.ly/v5lrO.
Ridge High School Seeks Assistant Speech/Debate Coaches Ridge High School, Basking Ridge, NJ has available positions for both assistant Speech/Individual Events and Debate coaches. Assistant coaches will assist the Director of Forensics with all team activities and duties, with particular emphasis on coaching and judging in their area(s) of expertise. Ridge currently competes in NFL, CFL, and NJFL (New Jersey Forensic League) circuits in all Individual Events, Congressional Debate, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas. The coaching positions are extra-curricular; however, numerous teaching positions, in all subject areas, are currently available. See http://www.applitrack.com/bernards/onlineapp for a currently listing of FT/PT, both tenure and nontenure track, positions. Ridge High School is a comprehensive public high school with more than 1,600 students. Appropriate New Jersey certification is required for teaching positions. Substitute certification and security clearance is required for extracurricular positions. Inquiries can be addressed to David Yastremski, Director of Forensics, at dyastremski@gmail.com. The Spence School Seeks PF Debate Coach
Parish Episcopal School Seeks Upper School History and Speech/Debate Instructor Parish Episcopal School is actively seeking a full-time Upper School history instructor. The position will require a candidate who is well-versed in history subjects such as: World History, AP U.S. History, AP European History, and Government and Economics. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and command of subject matter; ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with students and their parents; set good example for students; be an advisor to approximately 10-13 students; comply with school standards as they relate to faculty conduct; be able to maintain classroom structure. Involvement in student life is an expectation of all teachers. Minimum four-year degree in History; 3-5 years teaching experience. Master’s Degree in History preferred. Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position. For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org/careers. Poly Prep Seeks Part-Time Assistant Coach Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a part-time assistant coach with tournament experience/ success. At a minimum, this position would require coaching approximately eight hours per week and attending tournaments. Compensation would be on a per hour/per tournament basis. This position has the potential to expand depending on outcomes. Candidates with Interp experience are especially encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and references to Brent Adams at badams@polyprep.org.
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The Spence School, a rigorous private preparatory school for girls located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is looking for a debate coach with extensive debate experience, preferably in PF. Responsibilities include weekly coaching sessions and the chaperoning of monthly tournaments. If interested, please send email and resume to aprotopappas@ spenceschool.org. College and graduate students are also encouraged to apply. University Christian High School Seeks Full Time, Experienced English Teacher University Christian High School seeks a full time, experienced English Teacher who can develop and lead a new speech and debate program. UCHS is a parochial high school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. We are also an early-college model high school here on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. Send inquiries to Principal Jerry Willard, UCHS 602 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601. Or, email jwillard.uchs@gmail.com. Telephone: (828) 855-2995. Principal Mobile: (828) 234-6514.
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University Preparatory Academy Seeking Speech and Debate Coach
Uplift Summit Int’l Prep Seeks HS English Teacher and Speech & Debate Coach
University Preparatory Academy in San Jose, CA is seeking a Speech and Debate Coach. The coach will work primarily with a team of high school students who are eager to learn and compete at tournaments. The current team size is approximately 20 students. The core focus will be coaching the students two to three times per week (set schedule), twohour sessions each. The meetings are held after school.
Uplift Summit International Preparatory is a high-achieving Title I K-12 charter school in Arlington, TX (Dallas-Ft. Worth area). Uplift Summit has achieved a 100% college acceptance/ matriculation rate for every graduating class, and our Speech & Debate team, founded in 2009, is a small but highly competitive squad that has competed across the country and cultivated a Texas Forensic Association (TFA) state champion, several TFA state finalists and semifinalists, and several National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) national semifinalists.
We are looking for someone who has either coached before or has competed fairly extensively in high school. If many of the traits below apply to you, please contact us: • Truly like working with students • Have enjoyed speech and debate yourself • Like to teach and mentor students • Believe in the power of communication and the benefits of speech and debate and are ready to offer the same experience to students • Very interested in international affairs and U.S. government If interested, please email the following items to Shanu Bhargava at shanu_bhargava@yahoo.com: • Brief description about yourself and what motivates you to apply for this position
The team competes in all TFA/NSDA events and has kept a heavy competition schedule over the past few years. It is the hope of the team’s founder and current coach that the new coach will be able to maintain this momentum and continue to grow the program. This position will include a full-time high school English teaching position, for which teaching experience and/or experience working in high-need schools is desirable (but not required). More information about the teaching for Uplift Education can be found here: http://www.uplifteducation.org/join. Contact team founder and current coach for more information: jyuan@uplifteducation.org.
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Policy Debate NICOLE SERRANO
Lincoln-Douglas Debate MEGAN WEST
Congressional Debate ADAM J. JACOBI
The online institute will be held in two parts: a five-day seminar and a three-day practicum. The seminar focuses on skills and theory, while the practicum focuses on one-on-one work performances. Each training session will help attendees develop the basic skills they need to get their start in the activity. Workshops are limited to 180 participants, so register early!
STUDENTS AND COACHES...
Oral Interpretation Events INSTRUCTOR TBA
Extemporaneous Speaking CHRISTOPHER MCDONALD
Original Oratory DR. ASHLEY MACK
PLUS! Coach Workshop WENDI BRANDENBURG
Learn from the comfort of your own home—or anywhere you have an Internet connection!
www.speechanddebate.org/institute
JOIN US THIS SUMMER!